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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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Since EVs are a unique solution for congested urban environments, we are taking a city-by-city approach rather than a national or state-by-state approach. The index was compiled for THINK by ASG Renaissance, a market research and business services firm located in Dearborn, Mich. —Richard Canny. —Richard Canny.

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EnerDel Partners with Mazda, Itochu, and Others for Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan

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US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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THINK Selects Indiana for Think City EV Assembly

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THINK will begin selling the THINK City, one of the world’s first highway-capable urban EVs, in the US later this year. The THINK City will appear in Detroit next week at the North American International Auto Show 2010. The THINK City is a purpose-built, all-electric car designed for urban environments.

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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. Electronic systems determine the signal needed to provide cancellation which is then seamlessly generated through the in-car entertainment system. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

More than 12 million minivan sales later, Chrysler today showed off four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the U.S. market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

↓ ↑ report 4 jzj 11:02AM (4/13/2009) Ernie, indeed I have spoken to engineers: they are quite concerned regarding the future of EVs in various non-coordinated low-use environments pulling a tremendous amount of power at the same time. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags.