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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Chinese automaker BYD may have been founded in 2003, but it wasn’t until 2008 that it garnered mainstream attention when Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffet, bought a 10 per cent stake in its parent company. Tesla Motors.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. FCVs are the way of the future! Keep reading about the EVs good and bad qualities after the jump. No coasting available.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia GM is committed to putting the system in the Chevrolet Volt for sale by 2010, Lutz said. Raising money to bring a PHEV to market.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Vlad 12:22AM (4/10/2009) I think the fast-charging will undoubtedly be the way of the future.