Tuesday 2 August 2011

Has Bankrupt Electric Car Maker Gone Russian? Da, We Think So

Has Bankrupt Electric Car Maker Gone Russian? Da, We Think So: " It’s been bankrupt four times now, suffered delayed launches and even resorted to anthropomorphism to sell its excess stock, but now Norwegian electric car maker Think could be heading to Russia. Now with more twists than a badly subtitled daytime television Mexican telenovela, the story of Think’s purchase comes to us via Norwegian..."




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Feeling Flat? The AAA Will Soon Be Able To Charge You Up

Feeling Flat? The AAA Will Soon Be Able To Charge You Up: " What happens when your electric car runs out of charge? It’s a question we regularly get asked by readers and its one that for a while, there’s only been one real solution. Just like a gasoline car, you need to make sure you have enough fuel to make your trip. But everyone makes mistakes once in a while, and we’re sure most..."




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Volt cruises into North Carolina and South Carolina

Volt cruises into North Carolina and South Carolina: " General Motors today announced that it is ramping up sales of its plug-in hybrid electric car, the Chevy Volt, in two new states: North Carolina and South Carolina. Like other new electric cars, the Volt is only available in a few states. Before today’s announcement, it was available in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut..."




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Nissan North America Releases Android App for Leaf Electric Car

Nissan North America Releases Android App for Leaf Electric Car: " Ever since the launch of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, owners have been able to remotely access information about their car’s state of charge, estimated range and even pre-heat or cool the cabin using Nissan’s built-in telematics service - Carwings. But unless you happened to own an iPhone in addition to your Nissan Leaf, the only way you..."



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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Everything to Everyone?

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Everything to Everyone?: " The iconic Toyota Prius was the car which started the hybrid revolution. Offering fuel economy that very few other gasoline cars could hope to achieve, it has been loved by politicians, movie stars and wannabe greenies for over ten years. Although Toyota improved its hybrid drivetrain for the 2010-11 Toyota Prius to give even better gas mileage..."



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