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So Long Roadster, Hello Shaggin' Wagon: Tesla Vans Coming Soon
In addition to making electric roadsters, Tesla is also planning on making electric minivans, cross-over utility vehicles and vans, at least according to VP Diarmuid O'Connell. He doesn't give any specifics, but it sounds good to me. [AutoBlog via Engadget]Nissan's Next Electric Car Will Sound Like Bladerunner
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Jalopnik is right. This see-through concept out of the BMW R&D wing would be best served with a side of Tron and a couple of light cycles. More »Tesla Motors Generates Profit For First Time Ever
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The Obama administration has dumped an electric truckload of money on car and battery companies, with hopes they'll develop technology that'll make plug-powered cars suitable for the mainstream. As you can imagine, this is way bigger than just cars. More »Nissan's LEAF Gets Its Tailpipe Chopped Off in the Name of Zero CO2 Emission
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Speaking at the Edison Electric Vehicle Tech Center in Pomona, California, BHO dropped details on exactly who can and will receive money for helping put one million plug-in hybrids on the road by 2015. More »17-Month Trip In Solar Taxi Ends At UN Climate Change Talks in Poland
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Mini E Electric Car Perfect For Al Gore Remake of Italian Job
At the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, BMW will unveil a fleet of all-electric Minis. Dubbed the "Mini E," the car will run on a 150kW motor juiced by an automotive lithium-ion battery that will give it a range of 150 miles. The cute littlegolf cartreal grown-up car will come in a limited run of 500, available to "select private and corporate customers" in California, New York and New Jersey. More »Electric Tesla Roadster Wastes Tons of Energy When Parked
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Bailout Package Includes $7,500 Tax Break For Future Chevy Volt Owners
If the future dashboard and GPS-assisted engine weren't incentive enough to consider picking up a Chevrolet Volt in 2010, Congress has gifted future owners with an added bonus: a $7,500 tax break passed as part of last week's bailout package. The credit applies to any vehicle with a battery rated at 6kWh or higher, placing it far enough in the future for the auto industry to swallow, I guess; the Prius's 1.3kWh battery doesn't qualify. [Daily Tech via Crunchgear]