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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. The Swedes (with some Chinese help) are bringing more EVs.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. Batteries that go farther than the competitions and recharge in a shorter time will win. The business world hopes shes right. This does not bode well for U.S.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US. It's not relevant for a buying decision," argues BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse. Furthermore, BMW does not believe customers will purchase an EV based on its underlying EV platform alone.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. More from Fortune No party for Citis owners: You and me Is it time to buy American Express? EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Plans for put 20 "Twin Drive" PHEV-30 prototypes on Golf platform in 2010.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Please feel free to tell us what you believe to be the benefits of some of the various recharging modes mentioned above in the comments section below. Jason ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 10:41PM (4/09/2009) Home recharge with your home solar recharge station would be the most desirable for commuting from the suburbs.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. — Jeff U 6.

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