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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10-million competition to inspire a new generation of vehicles capable of achieving 100 MPGe (miles per gallon or its energy equivalent), concluded its Knockout Qualifying Stage. Commuter Cars, Tango (Spokane, WA) Battery Electric. Alternative Class - Tandem (Five vehicles, four teams).

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. Deffeyes "The Party's Over", by Richard Heinberg "Power Down: Options and actions for a post-carbon world", by Richard Heinberg, 2004 "The Solar Economy", by Herman Scheer "Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Oil Shock", by Matt Simmons Return to top Copyright © 2005-2009 Plug In America.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The tango (commuter cars) says they only need 50 million to become profitable. Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. This is a drop in the bucket. I agree with sebastian. 3 David Herron said on March 16th, 2009 at 12:31 am Fast recharge will require huge power levels.

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MAEAA Web Links

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EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles. ev-data.com : Electric vehiclemarket research and consultancy EV EmissionAnalysis: per-mile power plant emissions for EVs. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know.