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Nov 29, 2012
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2014 Chevy Spark will be the fastest affordable electric vehicle and quickest to charge

The new 2014 Chevy Spark Electric will be the only affordable EV that can accelerate to 60 mph in under 8 seconds. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Aug 20, 2012
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GM battery research in China leading to affordable electric cars

GM’s large new battery research center in Shanghai China has reached a milestone in developing battery technology the company claims will enable affordable electric cars with longer driving range. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Jun 21, 2012
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India Could Make Affordable Electric Cars a Reality

The holy grail of electric cars is not the better environmental footprint they have, nor their lower operation and maintenance cost but will be when they finally become “affordable”. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

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Apr 26, 2012
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Coda announces deal for affordable electric cars with Great Wall Motors

Electric car maker Coda Automotive’s second act is well underway with a new partnership deal, with Great Wall Motors of China, to jointly develop an electric car for worldwide distribution, targeting an MSRP closer to that of equivalent gasoline cars. 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 10, 2012
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid Pushing Affordable Hybrid Performance

The Toyota Yaris is about to embrace a hybrid platform with the furthering of the company’s pledge to reduce the size and weight of its Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Is the car aiming to seduce the US? Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)