Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Feb 29, 2012
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Toyota Prius vs Ford Fiesta: which one for MPG

Rising gasoline costs this year should make a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius more interesting, because higher fuel efficiency should mean lower cost of ownership, but surprisingly the Ford Fiesta costs less to own than the Prius. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

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Feb 28, 2012
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Envia Systems battery breakthrough for affordable 300 mile range electric cars

Envia Systems is due to announce a dramatically improved lithium-ion battery design, with over twice the energy density and 1/4th the cost of current lithium-ion batteries, at the ARPA-E conference this week. Could lead to the long range affordable electric car of our dreams? Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

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Feb 28, 2012
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Tesla Unveils Model X Concept Crossover

Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk unveiled the real world concept version of the Model X, a fully electric crossover the company says will enter production next year.  Pre-orders for the car are being accepted now and the X has some compelling features that will likely draw a lot of attention – and dollars – for …
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Feb 27, 2012
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Tesla Motors says you cannot brick a Model S

Following the controversy over whether a Tesla Roadster battery pack can be destroyed, Tesla Motors speaks saying the fears are “irrational”, based on limited information, and oh by the way it’s nigh-on impossible to brick a Model S. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

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Feb 26, 2012
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Mitsubishi And AeroVironment Take Out The Hassles Of Home Charging

AeroVironment agreed to provide the electric vehicle home recharging system, installation and warranty to Mitsubishi i drivers, taking on the tasks of permits and consultations. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

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Feb 26, 2012
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SPV Solar Car Concept Goes Beyond the 21st Century

from FutureCars In brief: London-based designer Omar Sagiv has created a solar car design reminiscent of a Sea Ray. The word Unlike many of the science-fair project cars that appear as solar cars of the future, but look more like something a 10th grader dreamed up in a desperate weekend before the assignment was due, the …
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