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Tesla Model S Sedan
Posted 09-02-2009 in Reviews by Christopher
The Tesla Model S is a luxury electric car whose 300 mile range is as remarkable as its stylish good looks. This gorgeous marathoner can also sprint: 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.6 seconds, 120 mph top speed.
Chevy Volt: "Buy American" means buy American fuel, too
Posted 09-02-2009 in Articles by Christopher
Smiling as you drive past the pumps is not just a matter of personal frugality, or of environmental consciousness, but a national economic and security imperative. The Chevy Volt will get you all the way across town and back home to the electricity socket, whose product is primarily domestically produced.
Nissan LEAF All Electric Car
Posted 09-03-2009 in Articles by Christopher
Nissan LEAF Electric Car aims to leapfrog hybrid technology with zero emissions, less complexity, lower maintenance costs and ultimately lower production cost. LEAF is an all-electric medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 100 miles.
Mercedes-Benz launches second generation fuel cell car B-Class F-CELL
Posted 09-03-2009 in Articles by Christopher
Mercedes-Benz has launched its second generation fuel cell car, the B-Class F-CELL, following the A-Class F-Cell first shown in 2004. About 200 of the B-Class cars, which Mercedes bills as its first series-produced fuel cell car, will be will be delivered to customers in the US and Europe next year.
Aptera 2e transforms transportation economics
Posted 09-02-2009 in Articles by Christopher
Aptera’s aerodynamic and weight efficiency gains are substantial enough to change the economic equation of a commuter’s car purchase. The vehicle’s entire purchase price is effectively zero if driven for 13 years when compared to conventional automobiles.
Rotary Hybrid Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE
Posted 09-02-2009 in Reviews by Christopher
Mazda begins leasing dual-fuel hydrogen/gasoline hybrid Premacy Hydrogen RE. The rotary engine can be operated on either hydrogen or gasoline. Car is capable of 124 mile range on hydrogen before switching to gasoline.
Think Automotive exits bankruptcy
Posted 09-03-2009 in News by Christopher
Electric car maker Th!nk has secured $47 million in new financing and exited bankruptcy protection. The Th!nk City, a small sedan with a range of about 100 miles, will now be made in Finland at the Valmet Automotive plant.