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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

This step—which certifies the vehicle as a ZEV—is a prerequisite for sales of the vehicle in California. The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Mini E Makes LA Debut

Revenge of the Electric Car

orders of magnitude faster than the 95 mph Mini E. I heard today that they expect to have 5,000 Nissan EVs for sale by the end of 2010. The gas burners of today will be mostly gone, replaced with cleaner and quieter cars. This sleek, titanium marvel can travel at mach 3.2, A truly awesome feat of engineering.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. 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.