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More support needed for electric cars

Green Cars News

However the report criticised a lack of government support in terms of subsidies and incentives for EVs which Frost & Sullivan say is critical to stimulate both the supply and demand for them. Most OEMs including BMW are currently in the testing phase of their vehicles and are at least three years away from mass roll out.

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Greenius Weekend Update

Creative Greenius

It’s because all the buses and generators involved in the Fiesta will be fueled with clean-burning biodiesel, made from used vegetable oil donated by local restaurants Patrick Molloy’s, Sangria, and Café Boogaloo. Tags: environment. And not just from the look of those tourists who force feed themselves too much kettle korn.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Great Wall Motor Co., Great Wall Motor Co., Seat supplier Keiper strengthens.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

government will cover some of the costs. – BMW AG’s Mini brand is testing a plug-in model in the United States. owned 10 percent by Daimler AG, received a $465 million government loan to help bring its $57,400 Model S electric sedan to market. Oil vs. electrons. manufacturing complex. – Tesla Motors Inc.,

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Oil and gas : ENI Refining and Marketing, Galp Energia, OMV Refining and Marketing GmbH, Shell Downstream Services International B.V.,

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Yeah, I Got Your Chevy Volt, Right Here. Day 2 @ Plug-In 2009

Creative Greenius

Same truth of engineers who have actually talked to real drivers is in evidence with the BMW Mini-E. Too bad BMW isn’t planning on building and selling this car for real. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network www.mychargepoint.net addresses the needs of drivers, utilities, governments, and parking space owners.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo.

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