Posts Tagged ‘electric cars’

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Nissan Taking Leaf EV Feature Orders

Nissan has begun taking orders for color and trim levels for its Leaf electric car as the company moves to fulfill its over 18,600 U.S. reservations thus far.

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Chevy Volt Heads To China

GM is bringing the Chevy Volt to China, announcing it as one of the first overseas markets for the vehicle starting sometime in 2011.

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Al Unser Jr. Interview: His Take On EVs

Racing car legend Al Unser Jr. recently drove the Zap Alias electric car in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. We find out his thoughts on it.

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Fuel Economy Labeling Getting Overhaul

The government plans to overhaul the current fuel economy labeling system, including addressing EV energy usage in terms of kilowatt-hours per 100 miles.

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The Ford Path To Electric Car Nirvana

Ford kicks off a national tour of its electric vehicles in Portland, Oregon. Read about their plans and what it means for you, the future potential EV driver.

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NREL Seeks Better EV Battery Design Tool

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has put out a call for ideas, which would be funded, for better design tools for electric vehicle batteries.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Talks Eco Rentals

Enterprise Rent-A-Car does a lot to be a greener rental car company, capped by plans for Nissan Leaf rentals. Find out more about them in this interview.

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Americans Opening Up To Electric Cars

Electric car awareness in the nation is on the upswing, according to a survey, but consumers still show strong concerns about several potential usage issues.

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Kia Pops Out Pop Electric Car Concept

Kia Motors is showcasing its new Pop electric vehicle concept, joining a line of other green car concepts it has been developing of late.

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Electric Cars Begin Race Around Earth

A unique electric car race has just kicked off in Geneva, showcasing four teams attempting to get around the globe in 80 days in their EVs.