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VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF XL1, THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT PRODUCTION CAR

VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF XL1, THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT PRODUCTION CAR • Volkswagen to produce XL1 at its Osnabrück plant in Germany, using carbonfiber technology • The XL1 is the most aerodynamic production car ever, with a Cd of 0.19 … Continue reading

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24 hour test drive 2012 Nissan Leaf

We live with a 2012 Nissan Leaf SL for 24 hours to see how it feels to live life in 80 mile increments. Turns out fun.

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Megafactories Tesla Model S

An amazing Video of the building of the Tesla Fremont CA Factory. (c) National Geographic Channel http://youtu.be/VUgDcA1pZAM More Photos

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2013 Nissan leaf with the new EPA rating

An informative and interesting article on the new 2013 Nissan Leaf and the rules for the new EPA ratings. 2013 Nissan LEAF Rated At 75 Miles. But 84 Miles Using The Outgoing 2012 EPA Ratings System Read More

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EV Charging Station Opens to Public in Media, PA

EV Charging Station Opens to Public in Media, PA EV Charging Station Open to Public in Media, PA From 2012 release MEDIA, PA Media’s first electric vehicle charging station opened to the public today at 11 S. Jackson Street, in … Continue reading

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Updated US PowerSpots as of Jan 2013

Amazing we have just completed the latest refresh of the public spot data from Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data from DOE and for the record it is now 11816 records. From our data. Amazing growth. Jan-13 Change Sep-12 Change … Continue reading

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Short Video of visit to the Tesla SuperCharger @ The Delaware Welcome Center – I 95

Short Video of visit

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Cool World Map with CHAdeMO Fast Chargers

http://www.chademo.com/kml/CHAdeMO_map_in_121221.kml Check out a charger near you.

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Chevy Spark Battery and charger video

Very nice video detailing the design of the new battery and charging system for the Chevy Spark EV. Spark Battery video Click on above link or the image to view the video. Courtesy GM © Copyright General Motors

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Fast Charger Standards Fight, which one is better

CHAdeMO quick chargers or SAE combo chord Great theoretical debate about the best plug for fast charging from Plug in Cars. Read More Read More about Chademo Read more about SAE Combo plug

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