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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

Green Car Congress

At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. Info Cycle, Palo Alto, California.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

April 10, 2009 11:21 am Link Kaare- Lithium Ion batteries do not contain lead (unless it is in solder connections) and do not contain acid. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The fact that no journalists do their research to bring up all those connections is sad, sad. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart. Posted by: Nido Info | Apr 14, 2009 12:45:31 PM wrong Howard. Why cant they just pull out the EV1 again? Call it the EV2? I guarantee well never see the Volt.

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