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Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Home PowerMagazine : While not an EV magazine, they do have a regular EV section. Nuts& Volts Magazine : For the serious gadgeteer. Jeep: Nick Vieras Cherokee conversion project.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Encased in metal and painted black, the battery looked much smaller than a Roadster pack and is said to be able to power the fortwo up to 100 miles. Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. Mercedes please take note.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away. 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

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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. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Establishing dealer network.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter! Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Looking for a better auto insurance rate?

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. My local post office is about 5 miles from my house, so could possible fit the range requirements.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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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.