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Andy Grove: We Need Electric Cars Now

We need an overarching national goal–and yardstick–to help us prioritize and evaluate the myriad energy-related proposals and programs. I propose our aim be that.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES INC. (OTCBB:HYBR) DAZZLES HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES WITH LITHIUM POWERED CARS

Mooresville, NC – October 7, 2008 – Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, was proud to be at the center of attention at the recent pre-EMMY Gifting Suite in Hollywood and held by GBK Productions.
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Mooresville, NC – October 7, 2008 – Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, was proud to be at the center of attention at the recent pre-EMMY Gifting Suite in Hollywood and held by GBK Productions.
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France earmarks $549 million for green cars

PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday pledged 400 million euros ($549 million) in state support for the development of electric and hybrid cars.
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PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday pledged 400 million euros ($549 million) in state support for the development of electric and hybrid cars.
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King County, Washington state going electric to cut fuel consumption

King County is writing the next chapter in the effort to turn the corner on climate change – one it hopes will help spur consumer demand for electric and battery powered vehicles for the public benefit.
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King County is writing the next chapter in the effort to turn the corner on climate change – one it hopes will help spur consumer demand for electric and battery powered vehicles for the public benefit.
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Better Place electric-car plans target Hawaii

Electric vehicles are expected to be available in Hawai’i's auto showrooms in 2011, and Palo Alto, Calif.-based company Better Place is planning to build a vast network of charging stations on four islands to keep them rolling.
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Electric vehicles are expected to be available in Hawai’i's auto showrooms in 2011, and Palo Alto, Calif.-based company Better Place is planning to build a vast network of charging stations on four islands to keep them rolling.
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Future electric cars may supply power to grid customers

Washington, October 3 : Scientists at the University of Michigan are probing the possibility of creating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that can earn their owners money by transferring electricity to power grids, besides using it for propulsion.
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Washington, October 3 : Scientists at the University of Michigan are probing the possibility of creating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that can earn their owners money by transferring electricity to power grids, besides using it for propulsion.
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Battery developers race to fuel electric cars

The race to build the first mass-market electric car has unleashed an equally, and perhaps even more, intense contest to produce the battery pack that will power it.
Source: Financial Times More...

The race to build the first mass-market electric car has unleashed an equally, and perhaps even more, intense contest to produce the battery pack that will power it.
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Pininfarina B0 Electric Car: 153 Mile Range, 80 MPH Top Speed!


Design house Pininfarina, still mourning the loss of CEO Andrea Pininfarina, showed a stiff upper lip and brought their Pininfarina B0 to the Paris Auto Show. In the process, they created quite the stir — and almost eclipsing the buzz surrounding the Honda Insight Hybrid.
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Design house Pininfarina, still mourning the loss of CEO Andrea Pininfarina, showed a stiff upper lip and brought their Pininfarina B0 to the Paris Auto Show. In the process, they created quite the stir — and almost eclipsing the buzz surrounding the Honda Insight Hybrid.
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Mitsubishi Motors Set to Test Electric Cars in Europe

PARIS – Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Wednesday it will begin testing its electric cars in Europe next month as it aims to beat rivals to the uncharted market and promote itself as the pioneer of the zero-emission vehicles.
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PARIS – Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Wednesday it will begin testing its electric cars in Europe next month as it aims to beat rivals to the uncharted market and promote itself as the pioneer of the zero-emission vehicles.
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South Africa lectric car stunner

This is South Africa’s home-grown electric car, the Joule. Looks good doesn’t it? With a 200km range and overnight charging capability it makes a lot of sense too. We say damn well done to Optimal Energy.
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This is South Africa’s home-grown electric car, the Joule. Looks good doesn’t it? With a 200km range and overnight charging capability it makes a lot of sense too. We say damn well done to Optimal Energy.
Source: wheels24.co.za More...

DuraCar to show all-plastic QUICC! EV at Paris Motor Show

In a world first for a Dutch carmaker, DuraCar will feature a world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this week. Suitably, the car that’s being launched is not an ordinary car: its body and chassis are made entirely of plastic, and all of its power comes from electricity.
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In a world first for a Dutch carmaker, DuraCar will feature a world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this week. Suitably, the car that’s being launched is not an ordinary car: its body and chassis are made entirely of plastic, and all of its power comes from electricity.
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Subaru’s Second Electric Car: Plug-in Stella


This could very well be the case, as the Japanese automaker best known for its all wheel drive cars and crossovers showed off its second electric-powered vehicle earlier this summer, the Plug-in Stella.
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This could very well be the case, as the Japanese automaker best known for its all wheel drive cars and crossovers showed off its second electric-powered vehicle earlier this summer, the Plug-in Stella.
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The Top 8 Clean Car Technologies Most Likely to Take Over for Gas

When the automobile was new in 1900, there was no clear consensus which technology would triumph. Would it be gasoline, steam or electricity? The smart money was on electricity, which shows that the smart money can be wrong.
We’re in a similar period now, trying to find what comes after the straightforward, gas-burning internal-combustion engine. There’s still a lot of fog, and it’s unlikely to clear soon. But from where I sit today, here are eight leading technologies, listed in priority order from most-likely to could-be-a-contender:
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When the automobile was new in 1900, there was no clear consensus which technology would triumph. Would it be gasoline, steam or electricity? The smart money was on electricity, which shows that the smart money can be wrong.
We’re in a similar period now, trying to find what comes after the straightforward, gas-burning internal-combustion engine. There’s still a lot of fog, and it’s unlikely to clear soon. But from where I sit today, here are eight leading technologies, listed in priority order from most-likely to could-be-a-contender:
Source: The Daily Green More...

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GridPoint buys V2Green to charge electric cars

Smart-grid outfit GridPoint on Tuesday, flush with an additional $120 million in equity funding, said it has acquired V2Green, a start-up with software to charge electric cars en masse.
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Smart-grid outfit GridPoint on Tuesday, flush with an additional $120 million in equity funding, said it has acquired V2Green, a start-up with software to charge electric cars en masse.
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Chrysler in Talks to Use A123 Batteries in Electric Cars

DETROIT — Chrysler LLC, in a rush to develop new, fuel-efficient vehicles, is in advanced talks about using batteries made by A123 Systems Inc. in an electric car due to be launched by 2011, people familiar with the matter said.
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DETROIT — Chrysler LLC, in a rush to develop new, fuel-efficient vehicles, is in advanced talks about using batteries made by A123 Systems Inc. in an electric car due to be launched by 2011, people familiar with the matter said.
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Subaru R1e microcar to sell for 120000 yuan (US $13,000)

The R1e simply replaces the gasoline engine with an electric traction motor and lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats. There are only two seats, because this really is just a microcar. FHI has jointly developed the Subaru R1e with Tokyo Electric Power Co. The R1e microcar is in a trial run in major urban areas such as Tokyo and London. More...

The R1e simply replaces the gasoline engine with an electric traction motor and lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats. There are only two seats, because this really is just a microcar. FHI has jointly developed the Subaru R1e with Tokyo Electric Power Co. The R1e microcar is in a trial run in major urban areas such as Tokyo and London. More...

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European poll shows huge public support for fuel efficient cars

Making manufacturers produce cleaner cars is the best way to bring down climate changing emissions from Europe’s cars, and
urgent action on fuel efficiency should be taken by the European Union,
according a majority of people around Europe. [1]
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Making manufacturers produce cleaner cars is the best way to bring down climate changing emissions from Europe’s cars, and
urgent action on fuel efficiency should be taken by the European Union,
according a majority of people around Europe. [1]
Source: transportenvironment.org More...

Dutch venture plans cheap, powerful electric cars

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – A Dutch-based company announced plans Tuesday to produce affordable electric cars by the end of 2009, promising they will be much more powerful than existing models and have zero emissions
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SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – A Dutch-based company announced plans Tuesday to produce affordable electric cars by the end of 2009, promising they will be much more powerful than existing models and have zero emissions
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Spain sees 1 mln electric cars by 2014

MADRID, July 29 (Reuters) – Spain’s government aims to have 1 million electric cars on the roads by 2014 as part of a plan to cut energy consumption and dependence on expensive imports, Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian said on Tuesday.
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MADRID, July 29 (Reuters) – Spain’s government aims to have 1 million electric cars on the roads by 2014 as part of a plan to cut energy consumption and dependence on expensive imports, Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian said on Tuesday.
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