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EVs represented 0.25% of vehicle registrations in France in February; diesels gain 4 points of share

Green Car Congress

The Think City, which registered 102 units in February 2011 as courtesy vehicles for the Norauto centers, is no longer on sale. Gasoline-engined vehicle lost 4 share points in the month, while diesels gained 4 points to reach 73.6%. Hybrid vehicles represented 0.7% of the market in February, with 1,174 registrations.

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2012 Think City EV's New Lithium-Ion Battery A Welcome Upgrade

All Cars Electric

Just like their gasoline counterparts, drivers want to know their first electric car won't leave them foundering at the lights, stranded on the freeway, or taking forever to recharge. How fast, how far, and how long? These are the three most important questions asked of any electric car coming to market.

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Nissan sketches electric commercial vehicle; envisions electric ambulance

Plugs and Cars

It is a somewhat stylized take on the NV200 light commercial gasoline van Nissan sells in Japan and Europe. Tags: EV ambulance nissan electric ambulance think city battery electric car. The press release from Nissan highlights the potential use as an ambulance which could drive directly into a hospital. Yet another market.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

Green Car Congress

Contracts were awarded for Chevrolet, Nissan, and Think City vehicles. million gallons of gasoline, or 385,000 barrels of oil. Offers were evaluated utilizing four factors: technical capability; management capability; past performance; and price. These vehicles will be eligible for the initial purchase.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

Although Black Rock City probably has the worst air in the west during its brief annual existence, it is where I had my first electric transport epiphany. The electric sofas and scooters were so much cooler - and quieter - than the gasoline powered stinkers that predominate.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Some of the most talked-about electric vehicles are slated to debut later this year and can travel at least 100 miles on a single charge (even if some of them run on an auxiliary gasoline engine when the battery runs low). A: Think Global’s Think City. Match the auto maker with its electric car: A. Tesla Motors.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. While I dont know how they would go about doing the testing (scientifically speaking), it should be quite feasible.

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