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2011 Smart ForVision Electric Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview


A few weeks ago we told you about the third generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive which was due to be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. With a faster top speed, better range and ultra-fast 1 hour recharge ...
Sep
01
2011
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Walgreens Installs DC Rapid Electric Car Chargers “Where Practical”


You may already know that pharmaceuticals giant Walgreens is installing as many as 800 electric car charging stations at its branches throughout New York City, Houston, Dallas Fort-Worth and Chicago. While we all reeled in horror to the news ...
Sep
01
2011
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2012 Chrysler 300 To Get 31 MPG Highway, Thanks To 8-Speed Automatic


Half a century ago, automatic transmissions had two or three speeds, and progress has come slowly since then. Today, many cars are still sold with four-speed automatics, though five- and six-speeds are the new normal. Next year, Chrysler will ...
Sep
01
2011
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Saab Posts Significant First Half Loss, Seeks Loan To Avoid Bankruptcy


Saab’s financials from the first six months of 2011 are in, and the numbers aren’t good. Swedish Automobile (Swan), parent to both Saab and Spyker, has reported a loss of $288 million in the first half, with a loss ...
Sep
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2011
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Aug Electric-Car Sales: Nissan Leaf Rises, Chevy Volt Creeps Back


New-car sales overall weren't great in August. The economy continues to be shaky, consumer confidence is down, and Hurricane Irene kept buyers away from dealerships. But electric-car sales last month improved on July's numbers, although they were far from ...
Sep
01
2011
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2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: VW Nils Electric Concept (BREAKING)


Two weeks ago, we heard a rumor that German automaker Volkswagen was planning on unveiling an all-electric single-seat urban car at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. A few days later, we were offered a chance to be among the ...
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