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Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf

Cars That Think

arranged a visit to a Semi-Automatic Ground Environment computer center. my answer is, ‘Well, we gave you a bunch of rules to keep trucks, motorcycles, and automobiles from running into each other, but you get to decide what’s in the cars and trains and what buildings to put next to the highways,” he says. in Santa Monica, Calif.,

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Perhaps you should have checked that before posting. as stated. I suspect that the correct plug will be of a twist-lock design as is typical of many higher voltage and amperage plugs used in commercial service and for industrial equipment. 5 Clayton B. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

Green Car Congress

The clean technology professional motorsport championship will include various categories and remain open to any OEMs desiring to showcase and develop their own green credentials in a cost-controlled environment. By embracing the “cleantech concept”, the championship is also looking to include motorcycles as part of its event roster.

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Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

Get Electric Vehicle

USA), is a leading provider of electric motors for electric vehicles in India. They have gained recognition for their high-performance electric motors designed specifically for electric motorcycles. Designed for tough environments and to tolerate high shock loads and vibration levels, and wide ambient temperature ranges.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The result is a quiet, controlled environment free of intrusive noises. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity.

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