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The new Audi RS e-tron GT Ice Race Edition

Electric Cars Report

The annual GP Ice Race in Zell am See in the Austrian Alps provided the creative stimulus for the new RS e-tron GT ice […] The post The new Audi RS e-tron GT Ice Race Edition appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ricardo responds to electric drive stimulus package

Green Cars News

Ricardo, one of the leaders in the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, has welcomed President Obama’s announcement of $2.4billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of US batteries and electric vehicles.

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Cities compete to be electric car king

Green Cars News

Competition is heating up in the electric car sector - but this time it’s not car manufacturers battling it out, it’s two cities. Now the competition has moved to who can revive the electric car. Now the competition has moved to who can revive the electric car.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I

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Ford Starts EV Test Drives

Revenge of the Electric Car

For more details, follow the link … Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. Ford is starting EV trials in Germany.

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Energy storage: why do we need it? The Green Piece.

Green Cars News

With electric cars inching ever closer to a mainstream reality, questions are raised as to how the grid will cope with increased demand. In 2009, for example, the US Stimulus Plan helped finance research into energy storage with [.]. August 22, 2011. The Green Piece Column.

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Coulomb launches ambitious plan to electrify cars: 4,600 new charging stations

All Cars Electric

Coulomb Technologies unveiled ambitious plans today to install 4,600 new charging stations for plug-in vehicles in homes and commercial spaces across the U.S. — a project nearly half-funded by federal stimulus money.The news comes at a tenuous time for electric car makers and electric grid operators.