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Tesla Roadster becomes first of Matchbox’s new line of sustainable toy cars

Teslarati

The vehicle even comes in a special FSC Certified box that lists some key advantages of electric vehicles. . Eventually, the Tesla Roadster would be joined by Matchbox versions of sustainable cars from companies like Nissan, Toyota, and BMW. “We are unveiling a concept car, just like the real car industry does.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Leadership as a director and officer of Electric Vehicle Association the past 3 years and through the dozens and dozens of outreach events I've done with Electric Car Insider. Terri’s Candidate Statement: I am so pleased to once again run for a national board position with the Electric Vehicle Association.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

Green Cars News

MINI is on the hunt for willing test drivers to drive its electric MINI cars as part of a Government-backed scheme to get electric cars on the roads. Interested drivers can now apply online to lease one of twenty prototype cars destined for British roads. from 01- 30 September 2009.

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BMW Delivers 40 Electric MINI E Cars for UK Trial

Green Car Congress

BMW handed over forty electric MINI E cars to their test drivers on Sunday—all members of the public—in the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods which will evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car. Components of the MINI E powertrain.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

Panasonic Panasonic, a Japanese company, is a leading supplier of automotive batteries for electric vehicles. They have partnered with Tesla to produce lithium-ion batteries for Tesla’s electric cars. They supply batteries to various automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla.