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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“I started the company as a side business to restore EVs that had been abandoned,” Steiner said, explaining that he and his business partner Rod Spurgin have turned around a number of cars from Workhorse, Lordstown Motors, Think City, and other brands. Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.”

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“I started the company as a side business to restore EVs that had been abandoned,” Steiner said, explaining that he and his business partner Rod Spurgin have turned around a number of cars from Workhorse, Lordstown Motors, Think City, and other brands. Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.”

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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

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. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Think has established a U.S. market b y the end of 2009. before 2010.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. i think this is the best idea simply because of the ease of such a plan. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. not an issue.