Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. Chapter member Ian Wright cofounded Tesla then later founded Wrightspeed, a company that built large hybrid trucks in San Jose. Wright also developed the Wrightspeed X1 , an EV sports car known for beating gasoline-powered sports cars in a drag race.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

will lead a “smart charging” pilot project, connecting 200 cars to special charging stations that let utilities control the electrical demand at a given moment. Battery-powered motors are more efficient than gasoline engines. And later this year P.G.&E. Nissan plans to build the Leaf in Tennessee eventually.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

San Jose Mercury News ). The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power alone and would also have a diesel or gasoline engine that could power the car when the battery was low. Toyota is also concerned that plug-in owners might tire of connecting their cars every day.

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