Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. To address the “range anxiety&# of prospective electric-car consumers in the US, a number of states, namely California, Oregon, and Hawaii, as well as private companies, are working to develop and install public charging stations on a large scale.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

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. Mitsubishi to help Oregon build. Tags: evdriven.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A gasoline-powered car that gets 20 miles to the gallon - say, a Chevy Impala or a BMW X3 - will have annual fuel costs of $1,200 and generate about 6.6 The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. Tags: evdriven. tons of carbon dioxide. Some Americans, though, are eager to do business with BYD. 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2008

In early 2009 BMW will put 500 electric Minis (using an AC Propulsion drive system) on the road in LA and NY for a one-year lease-only trial reminiscent of the ZEV mandate era cars in California that were ultimately crushed. Tags: automaker bailout nardelli electric car plug in america auto makers Rick Wagoner mullaly.

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