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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Stellantis has found itself in a tricky situation since buying up the former Fiat Chrysler properties. The patent was actually published with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in May of last year.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment. As the technology has continued to evolve and improve, it has become the most popular solution for homeowners looking to take energy into their own hands. With almost 1.1

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Whats more, mainstream consumers wont be able to buy it when it comes to market.

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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How the money would be distributed is yet to be decided but Hoon said it would be available only to people buying cars that ran entirely, or for the vast majority of their time, on electricity. What weve got to get people used to is the idea that electric cars will become quite normal, quite usual," said Hoon. "It My Web del.icio.us

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. “Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. rolls toward bankruptcy. and Chrysler. .’s — Ken Smith 4.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The British government, for example, announced recently that, in a few years, motorists will be able to get up to £5,000 in incentives to buy an electric car. People actually love the idea of a bicycle that does not need pedalling. Exchange ideas in the boardroom. Tags: evdriven. All rights reserved.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). Exclusive rights are granted to Harman Becker to manufacture the latest technology solutions for the worldwide vehicle OEM market.

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