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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. It’s been great to be a part of that.”. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. It’s been great to be a part of that.”. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland. If you charge with solar, is way less. — Larry 4.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart. GM cant do it but a 15 year old chinese car company can.now thats funny! in their short sited vision.

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