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Theyre not trying to send men to the moon, theyre building an ELECTRIC CAR that uses a petrol motor they already make charging batteries supplied by LG all bolted into a vehicle platform they also already have in production. [link] Posted by: evening dress | Apr 14, 2009 1:01:07 AM GM live in their own little dream world!
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