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Audi Testing Water in Electric Car Production

Syndicated — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:10:54 +0000

The entrepreneurial Audi is planning to take advantage of changes portended in the automobile market with an eye towards emission-free vehicles. Until now Audi has not shown any interest in electric car production but now that there is a growing demand for small and electronically-driven cars, Audi is keen to join the race. [...]
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New Battery Warranty for Chevy Volt Owners

Syndicated — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:16:50 +0000

The Chevrolet Volt is giving its extended range electric vehicle customers a great deal with an eight year/100,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty for its lithium-ion battery. The battery pack has some 161 components, nine modules and 288 cells. The warranty is offering coverage for all the parts. The battery is basically made up [...]
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eCRP Electric Motorcycle Launches for TTXGP

Syndicated — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:14:32 +0000

A trip around the eCRP plant headquarters at Modena: The eCRP is the first of its kind of purpose-built electric superbikes, and today it is pitting against the legendary gas-powered Ducati, MV Agusta et al in the Italian TTXGP. With classic gorgeous looks and efficiently designed high performing parts, Moto2 bikes are packed with [...]
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Dock Here for Clean Renewable Solar Energy!

Syndicated — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:09:46 +0000

This can very well happen in the near future with billboards advertising – bold and strong, beckoning electric vehicles for recharging. Already in Berlin-Adlershof, this is happening. The largest independently functioning solar charging station is offering high-quality, computerized and completely safe kind of solar charging to electrical cars. Electric-power cars’ handicap – finding a [...]
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Mira EV Travels 1000km on Single Charge

Syndicated — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:04:43 +0000

Mira EV has created a world record with completing 1000 km run on a single battery charge non-stop, powered by Sanyo’s lithium-ion battery systems. This experiment took place on the world’s longest race course in Japan, in Shimotsuma. Organized by Japan Electric Vehicle Club, this long marathon driving was accomplished by a [...]
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NASA’s Puffin: The Personal Electric Air Vehicle

Syndicated — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:58:00 +0000

Mark Moore, an aerospace engineer, is the person who dreamed about the Puffin. Puffin is a single seated electric powered airplane. Moore conceptualized the idea of electric aircraft for his doctoral degree. Operating it from your house is as simple as taking out your car from the garage. You can launch this aircraft from [...]
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Is the Volkswagen E-Up the Future of Electric Cars?

Syndicated — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:04:37 +0000

Consumers surely remember the days of seeing pictures off all the funny looking electric cars. They looked like something out of the Jetson’s and were hardly something any of us would be caught dead in. Say goodbye to those old stereo types because the Volkswagon E-Up is raising the bar in electric car technology. YouTube: [...]
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The Micron May Change the Way We Travel

Syndicated — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:38:06 +0000

The carbon footprint that automobiles leave is about to change, and that change is going to happen much sooner than we think. While it is unlikely that the Micron will replace every car on the road, it will present a very interesting alternative to daily travel. This unique design is eye catching and more [...]
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Nano-Material May Revolutionize Solar Panels and Batteries

Syndicated — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:07:58 +0000

We are registering good progress in the field of alternative energy. Scientists and researchers are working tirelessly to come up with newer and better alternatives to fossil fuels. Scientists are also trying to apprehend the future problems related with clean and green fuels, for example, cleaning of windows and solar panels and expanded battery [...]
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Solar Charging Stations by Toyota

Syndicated — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:07:32 +0000

It seemed like it would only be a matter of time before Toyota would jump into the market of using renewable energy to charge a car and they have done so in a big way. The solar charging station by Toyota will be put on display at the Tokyo Motor Show 2009. While [...]
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