Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

by: Michael Kanellos April 20, 2009 A 1/10th size scale prototype of an electric vehicle powered by Aduras drive train. Adura Systems claims it can pull off that feat with its MESA power train for buses that the company hopes to commercially release next year. Though $155,000 seems awfully cheap for lithium-ion battery packs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The electric grid is the most advanced energy-distribution network ever created and is constantly only a few feet away from us (far more ubiquitous than gas/ethanol/hydrogen stations). The first step was the hybrid, which proved to the world that electric power can reduce gas consumption. Electricity costs are relatively inexpensive.

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Charging Batteries Battery Nickel Metal Hydride 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD’s conventional gas-powered cars are selling well these days in China, and his electric plug-in electric model looks like it will come to market with a longer range and a lower sticker price than the new Toyota Prius much-hyped Chevy Volt. Youre already getting our newsletter.

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