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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? Let lenders compete for your business!

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Mikey G 3:10PM (4/23/2009) If Chrysler, Tesla, Fisker and the rest of these companies would stop wasting time developing 2 seater electric sports cars and start building the hybrids that people need for kids, groceries and everyday life for everyday people they would be much better off.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? Let lenders compete for your business!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Read Permalink Email this 120 Comments Filed under: Transportation Tags: 400-volt , BMW , car , chevrolet , chevrolet volt , ChevroletVolt , chevy , chevy volt , ChevyVolt , Daimler , eco-friendly , EDF , electric , electric car , electric vehicle , ElectricCar , ElectricVehicle , Endesa , Enel , energy , Eon , Fiat , Ford , general motors , GeneralMotors (..)

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

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Of course, EVs that arent designed for battery swaps wont use it, and plug-in hybrids wont need it. The other proposal that makes some sense is adding on-the-fly charging to carpool/hybrid lanes on highways that many states already have. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate.