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Mercedes BlueZERO - 3 versions of electric drive
Posted 09.03.2009 in News by Christopher
Mercedes BlueZERO concept allows three different drivetrains to be used in the same chassis. The E-CELL is battery-electric, the E-CELL PLUS is a series-hybrid, and the F-CELL uses a hydrogen fuel cell.
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.
Mitsubishi i MiEV Electric Car to roll in 2009
Posted 09.03.2009 in News by Christopher
Mitsubishi i MiEV battery electric car will be produced in 2009, a year sooner than originally planned. Two thousand i MiEVs will be made in the first production run.
Smart Electric Car to cross Atlantic in 2010
Posted 09.03.2009 in News by Christopher
Diamler enters the electric car market with the announcement small series production of an all-electric Smart Fortwo. Smart ev will be initially leased in US, UK, France and Italy, with worldwide sales likely.
Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car
Posted 09.03.2009 in News by Christopher
Honda has begun deliveries of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The company will only produce about 200 units a year, but it's the first hydrogen-powered passenger car to be commercially produced and driven by members of the general public. Honda is not selling the FCX Clarity, only leasing it in California and Japan. The three year contract will be $600/month, including maintenance and insurance. Only those living close enough to the few hydrogen refueling stations in Torrance, Santa Monica, and Irvine qualify for the lease.