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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. If we have a situation like now, with certain reluctance to buy electric cars in Europe, then maybe the subsidies will come back." I think it could be delayed."

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Smith Electric Vehicles and Proton Power Sign MoU for Developing Commercial Electric Vehicle With Fuel Cell Range Extender; First Prototype at Hannover Fair 2010

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The collaboration will aim to supply systems to local authorities and other fleet operators across Germany initially, and will also address projects in the UK and North America. Smith has also rolled out its larger Newton vehicle in North America, through its associate company Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp.

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UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

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Fuel efficiency levels were improved through improved vehicle technology, effective vehicle maintenance procedures, fuel conservation efforts, sophisticated routing technology and operational initiatives such as minimizing engine idling. Tags: Fleets Fuel Efficiency. In 2009, UPS drivers logged 77.3 million gallons. Earlier post.)

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Siemens: Level I and II residential and public charging stations in the US, Canada and Europe. Aerovironment’s home charging dock.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe as well is currently being considered.

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