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| The following is a collection of recent stories and articles on green and fuel efficient vehicles. |
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 Posted: 2009-08-07
Nissan plans to launch its new 5 passenger electric vehicle, the LEAF, in 2010. The zero-emission Leaf will have a driving range of about 160 Km and an 80% recharge time of approximately 30 minutes, according to Nissan. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-05-19
Daimler AG has acquired a 10% stake in California based electric car start-up Tesla Motors. Daimler had previously been working with Tesla on battery technology and is currently planning an electric model for both Mercedes-Benz and Smart by 2011. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-04-07
GM and Segway have announced a joint-venture to manufacture a unique two wheeled urban vehicle. This is not something we would have expected from GM. We're wondering if it will take snow tires. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-26
Tesla Motors unveiled the highly anticipated Model S sedan in Los Angeles, today. According to Tesla, the 100% electric sedan will seat up to seven adults, has a top speed of over 200 km/hr and has a range of up to 480 km on a single battery charge. The first Model S units are expected to roll off the assembly line in late 2011. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-26
Who says electric vehicles have to be boxy and boring? The Tesla Roadster certainly breaks out of the stereotype. Witness this video. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-24
GM's electric vehicle offering, the Chevy Volt, is targeted for release during model year 2011. The Volt promises to be a new class of vehicle, known as an "Extended Range Electric Vehicle" that utilizes electric power to deliver up to 65 km of zero emission motoring before switching to gasoline engine mode. This strategy delivers near-home urban motoring and long range highway capability in a single package. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-23
If you're looking for an energy efficient mid-size SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid may fit the bill. The Escape Hybrid features excellent city fuel efficiency of up to 40 mpg (5.8L/100 km). read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-22
Who says electric cars need to be boxy and boring? Certainly not Tesla. The California based electric car manufacturer is set to bring its very sporty and very fast line of electric vehicles to Canada. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-14
The Canadian designed and manufactured ZENN is an all electric car that promises a 50 to 80 km driving range and a top speed of 40 kph. Is the environmental benefit worth the trade off? read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-12
Mitsubishi Motors' zero-emission urban transport solution, the pure-electric i-MiEV, was named today as one of the top three contenders in the prestigious World Green Car competition. The i-MiEV is scheduled to go on sale in the Japanese market this summer and is currently undergoing field testing in California. While a Canadian launch of the i-MiEV is not yet foreseen, Mitsubishi does plan to test the i-MiEV in Canada - specifically in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics. read more .. |
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 Posted: 2009-03-12
The new 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid delivers full size SUV power as well as significantly improved fuel consumption. A key contributor to fuel economy is the gasoline engine's Auto Stop mode. Once the Yukon reaches 0 km/h (0 mph), the gasoline engine is automatically shut down and does not restart until the vehicle reaches a speed of 48 Km/h. read more .. |
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