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London Olympic let down for electric cars

Green Cars News

The announcement that BMW is the new automotive sponsor for the 2012 London Olympic Games, is a ‘serious disappointment’ according to the Autocar’s Hilton Holloway. However Paul Deighton, chief executive of London’s organising committee, told the magazine: “We didn’t want a big fleet of electric vehicles.

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Charging Cars in England, Fast Charging in Norway

Plugs and Cars

Business Green Blog in the UK reports on a plan to install 250 EV charging stations in England. The congestion charge in London has spurred electric car availability and sales. Tags: electric car. Elektromotive is making a sleek charge point with a tiny footprint. Both are seeing serious electric vehicle activity.

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Report: Renault’s Alpine Brand Still Considering United States

The Truth About Cars

The company recently showcased its new A290_ß concept (pictured), which is an all-electric hatchback reminiscent of the vintage R5 Turbo if it was based on the modern Renault 5 EV, to give the public a taste of the path Alpine intends on taking with its products. But it’s not the only model it has been working on.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team went on an electric car drive using the Tata Tigor EV. ​​ Day 1 - The Tigor EV from Tata Motors in Bengaluru The Udyan Express reached KSR Bengaluru on time, after having been delayed by more than 50 minutes enroute. My suggestion to the company would be to actually build a grounds-up EV.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If they force noice makers on Hybrids and EVs, this will be yet another break down in common sense. My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. I have stated the same before.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The team had an opportunity to drive the Tata Tigor EV from Udaipur to the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. For the EV, this happens when you take the auxiliary battery out of the circuit. He is a fellow commuting cyclist - both in London and Bhuj. A distance of 923 km using DC fast charging infrastructure.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Contact info via Wizbanit , the owners blog. Tags: evdriven.

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