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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). At the end of this article, Prof. by: Michael Kanellos.

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Easy as A123

Plug In Partners

P erhaps the most important milestone in developing Plug in Hybrids is the availability of an affordable, practical, and powerful battery pack. snip At an initial 40 mile module installed price of $10,000 supported with a $3500 tax credit , the payback period for a fleet owner with $3.00/gallon gallon gas is 2.5 gallon gas is 2.5

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Santa Monica AltFuel Expo Sets up

Plugs and Cars

ZENNs and Miles Motors and scaled down pickups and jeeps from companies I'd never heard of. An actress was introduced and praised for her altfuel vehicle, which she said was a Lexus Hybrid SUV. Phoenix Motors AltairNano powered SUV was the other full BEV. I hope to find out more tomorrow. A few bio-cars were there.

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Senators take green cars for a spin

Green Cars News

The event was organised by Bright Automotive to showcase its IDEA - a 100mpg plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that it hopes to market to both Government and commercial fleets. One of the most impressive vehicles on display was the ZENN - which stands for Zero Emission No Noise. Of course this wasn’t just a showcase event.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. DatsunKingcab Pickup : Nice conversion DodgeRam 50 Pickup : Brian has retired his nice conversion.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. They are also useless if you ever need to drive over 100 to 200 miles in one trip. market b y the end of 2009. Think has established a U.S. headquarters and will begin sales in the U.S.