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Apr 29, 2013
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China’s JAC will launch its first electric car in the US

JAC is an automobile manufacturer based in China. It plans to import its Rejoice EV and use GreenTech’s motor, facility, and political clout to help make the car a reality. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Apr 18, 2013
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Protean shows production-ready in-wheel electric motor system for 2014 launch

Protean’s in-wheel electric motor systems could revolutionize drive train packaging and design, while making it very simple for automakers to adapt the electric drive trains to existing vehicle platforms. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Mar 5, 2013
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Taxi of Tomorrow takes to NY City Streets for evaluation ahead of launch in Fall 2013

The Taxi of Tomorrow, a purpose-built taxicab made by Nissan for New York City, is being prepared and tested prior to its Fall 2013 launch. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Dec 10, 2012
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Green Car Congress: smart partners with Vectrix on electric scooters with launch in 2014

smart is expanding its portfolio of electrically driven vehicles designed for urban traffic by cooperating with the electric two-wheeler specialist Vectrix. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Dec 6, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Volt drivers collectively log more than 100M all-electric miles since sales launch

Chevrolet announced that Volt owners collectively have driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the vehicle went on sale two years ago this month. The average Volt owner travels more than 65% of the time in pure electric mode as the car was designed, only using the gasoline-powered generator for longer trips. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Nov 17, 2012
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Coca-Cola Central Japan to field test Nissan e-NV200 electric van ahead of market launch

advertising Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is providing Coca-Cola with the e-NV200, a battery-electric light commercial vehicle, for field testing starting in mid-November. Coca-Cola’s regional organization, Coca-Cola Central Japan Co., Ltd., will use Nissan’s multipurpose commercial van as regional sales vehicle in Yokohama, evaluating its performance and practical usability against conventional internal-combustion engine vehicles. The van …
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