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Original Technorati articles tagged “electric vehicles”

• in Autos
  The Greening of Luxury Cars Will Cost You Lots of Green
  A variety of auto brands are unveiling green cars for the luxury set, with high end price tags to match.
  by namarchetti / on Mar 29, 2011
• in Green
  Frito Lay's Electrically Charged Delivery Trucks
  Frito-Lay has five electric vehicles in its New York City trucking fleet.
  by yihyeewong / on Oct 12, 2010
• in Autos
  The Nissan Leaf Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
  Nissan's latest electric vehicle is getting some buzz and interest from consumers
  by profoundmen / on Jan 30, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “electric vehicles”

 

• The Tesla Model S Has A Secret Menu!

  
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  The Tesla Model S apparently has a hidden menu that may reflect upcoming features and apps. So, is there anything good hidden behind the screen? There is a new video that displays the secret menu mentioned above. It shows apps and features that may be included in the future, some of which include a lane departure ...
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• Do Hybrid Cars Live Up To The Hype?

  
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  When it comes to getting around on four wheels, there’s no shortage of options. Used or new? Mid-sized or mini? Hybrid or plug-in? While not the headlines grabbers that all-electric cars have been, hybrids are still a relatively new technology. When it comes down to it, most people still don’t really know what ...
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• Why Companies Are Buying Their Energi From Ford

  
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  Businesses are always looking to save on costs, and are turning to automakers like Ford to achieve that goal. Why? According to the Blue Oval, companies can cut their operating costs like fuel costs, maintenance, etc., by as much as 45 percent by switching to electrified vehicles like hybrids , plug-in hybrids ...
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• EV & Bike News Roundup

  
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  Some more top electric car news from the past week or so: Bikes Copenhagenize Index 2013 — Bicycle-Friendly Cities Milan’s Design Week Shows Italian Ebike — Cykno New Bike-Friendly Cities — Texas Instruments, The World Bank Group, & More  EVs Two BYD Manufacturing ...
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• Have You Ever Wanted a Flying Car? (Video)

  
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  Introducing TF-X: Terrafugia’s Vision for the Future of Personal Transportation Let’s say that you’re traveling on the freeway to a business meeting and your GPS tells you that the road in front of you has just become impassable. There is an alternate route available; however, it adds an hour and a half to ...
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• Nissan Leaf Sales Are Booming In Norway — Second Best-Selling Car In April

  
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  This article originally appeared on EV Obsession . Sales of the Nissan Leaf are booming in Norway. The popular electric vehicle was the second best-selling car, of any type, in the country during the month of April. Image Credit: Nissan LEAF via Wikimedia Commons The Nissan Leaf sold 455 units in April, ...
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• The Tricycle By Terra Motors Is An Electric Tuk Tuk

  
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  If you have ever visited South East Asia and cities like  Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, you would have definitely come across Tuk Tuks. These traditional transportation vehicles are quite popular and affordable, but alas contribute highly to urban pollution. Terra Motors seeks to change this by coming up with an ...
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• Chinese Automakers to Use Turbos and Efficient Transmissions to Compensate for Slow EV Sales

  
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  For all the advantages they offer in every-day driving, modern EVs are faced with the same problems around the world, regardless of which market they are sold in: the high acquisition cost, coupled with the limited range and underdeveloped infrastructure, limit the appeal of what is otherwise becoming quite a ...
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• Official: Bosch Power Max becomes cheapest Level 2 home EV charger at just $450

  
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  Filed under: EV/Plug-in Consumers now have some real choices for deals on electric vehicle chargers, whether exploring options through Home Depot , setting up an all-in-one package when buying their EV or going with Bosch for the cheapest Level 2 home charging station on the market. Bosch Automotive Service ...
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• Toyota Green Hub Combines EV Sharing, Solar Power, Energy Storage

  
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  Toyota has been on a bit of a tear lately when it comes to examining the intersection of transportation and sustainability. It, for example, showcased at the recent Shanghai Motor Show the FT-HT hybrid concept and also unveiled the all-electric Me.We vehicle as a study in ecological responsibility. Now word comes ...
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• Will Wireless Help Solve EV Charging Issues?

  
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  Massachusetts-based startup  WiTricity  believes it has the answer to electric vehicle (EV) charging. But first, WiTricity vice president of sales and business development David Schatz has a torso to show me. It’s the first time WiTrcity has shown its torso, which is really a gel mold that resembles human flesh. ...
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• Wanted: a credible EV lifecycle cost study

  
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  Im looking for something to help me defend EVs against the people who come up to me and say things like, "My brother did some research and he says that the carbon cost of building EV battery packs is so high youll never make it up in use." A search of the forums didnt yield what I need; anybody have links to ...
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• Tesla Model S Scores 99/100 On Consumer Reports Test

  
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  Many an automotive publication has heaped praise upon the Tesla Model S electric sedan, but one well-respected outlet has been mum, until now. Consumer Reports  recently rated the Tesla Model S, giving it a score of 99/100, making it the highest-scored cars in the publication’s history. Put that in your pipe and ...
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• Veefil Quick EV Charger in Australia, a Competitor for Tesla’s Supercharger

  
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  Tesla Motors were the first to introduce a truly high-capacity Supercharger. However, like mushrooms after the rain, more startup companies do the same – and that’s good. Today’s best example is a company named Tritium, based in Australia, that designed a supercharger called “Veefil” and which is intended ...
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• Bosch Launches EV Home Charger With Sub-$450 MSRP

  
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  Bosch has introduced a home charging point for EVs that costs half as much as current competitors, which will no doubt be welcome news for current and prospective EV buyers. Dubbed the PowerMax, the charger is said to be capable of 240V charging at half the time of the equivalent Level 2 chargers currently ...
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• Suwon and Vancouver: EcoMobility on the move

  
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  By Shermaine Ho, ICLEI World Secretariat The petroleum-free bicycle used to be a staple of everyday life throughout Asian countries, but they have now turned into a rare sight as people in developing countries continue to grow in wealth while automobiles have become much more affordable compared to decades ...
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• Sustainable Brands 2013 Is Approaching

  
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  This article originally appeared on Gas2 . Sustainable Brands  returns to San Diego’s Paradise Cove for 2013. The 4-day conference, hosted by  Saatchi & Saatchi S  and presented by  BMWi , promises a schedule packed with compelling speakers and events. I’ve gone to many sustainability conferences, and ...
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• Plugless Power Vehicle Charging System for Electric Cars

  
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  We are big supporters of the current trend of electric vehicles, as they are so much more environmental friendly than the traditional fuel powered vehicles. Unfortunately, it is at times quite cumbersome to charge one vehicle , as not all parking lots have sockets. Evatran Inc, which is a Virginia based technology ...
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• Report: BMW to price i3 similarly to a well-equipped 3-Series, in the $40,000 range

  
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  AutomotiveNews reports that BMW will be pricing their much-anticipated i3 electric car in the same vicinity as a well-equipped 3-Series sedan. And to actually announce a ballpark figure, BMW of North America’s CEO Ludwig Willisch reportedly said that the price would be around $40,000 for the three-door model. ...
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• Chevy Volt Batteries to be Manufactured by LG Chem in July, Finally

  
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  Sales of the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle [EREV] has been slow, but steady, meaning that support companies like battery suppliers aren’t as productive as they could be. True, the market for electric vehicles as a whole hasn’t been enough to justify handshakes and champagne. Much to the contrary, ...
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