Daily Archives: August 10, 2012

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Mitsubishi recalls i-MiEV electric cars due to air bag problems

The safety recall affects over 300 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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PSA Peugeot Citroën suspends intake of i-MiEVs due to low sales

The Nikkei reported that PSA Peugeot Citroën has suspended deliveries of Mitsubishi Motors’s i-MiEV electric cars to avoid inventory build-up amid lower-than-expected sales. In 2010, the two companies had signed a Final Cooperative Agreement regarding development and supply of 100,000 units of the i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA). PSA rebadges the i-MiEV as the Peugeot iOn …
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2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Pre-production Models Shown to Press

The RAV4 is a compact SUV and was given a battery electric platform through a partnership with Tesla Motors using drive train components from the recently-released Model S electric car. Less than 2,600 RAV4 EVs will be produced in order to comply with California’s requirements for zero emissions vehicles. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Tipcharge Keeping Your Electric Car On The Go

While there are more and more electric car apps available, finding the one that fits best is becoming a daunting task. Here is a closer look at another contender, Tipcharge. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Ford Launches Production of Only FWD Hybrid Transmission in North America

Ford launches a new era of clean tech and job growth with today’s debut of a new flexible assembly line at Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making Ford North America’s only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions. Ford and suppliers are investing $ 220 million to transform Van Dyke Transmission into a modern operation capable of producing …
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