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May 18, 2013
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French Company H-Ker Unveils Appropriately Named "First" Electric Motorcycle (w/videos)
H-Ker First First is the name of the recently unveiled electric racing motorcycle from French company H-Ker. Work on First began back in 2010 and it's based on the Yamaha YZF 125 chassis. First will be available in two variants—either with a motor with a maximum power rating of 25 or 40 kW. Dependent upon which version is purchased, First will boast a top speed o...
18 May 2013
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Will the Tesla Model S Lead to Cheaper Electric Vehicles from Other Automakers?
Tesla Model S Though it's argued by some that the cost of the Tesla Model S is simply too high to afford it mainstream appeal, there's an argument presented by the folks at MIT Technology Review that says the Model S lofty price tag is necessary today and will soon lead to cheaper electric vehicle from other automakers. Model S Kicks Butt on the Strip ...
18 May 2013
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Do Record Sales of the Nissan LEAF in Germany in April Show Domination Over Plug-In Hybrids?
Last year, Nissan sold only 451 LEAFs in Germany. This year, there is an upward shift in those numbers. Yep...It's a Hot Seller in Germany After just four months, LEAF sales in German clocked in at 241 units, thanks to a record-breaking April, when 191 LEAFs were delivered. It's hard to say if LEAF sales in Germany will remain high, but this 2013 start ...
18 May 2013
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Like Fisker, Coda Automotive Sued for Laying Off Employees Without Warning
Ouch...A Lawsuit Has Hit Coda Time to Find a New Mission Coda Automotive, you've been WARNed. Electric vehicle start-up Coda Automotive filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two weeks ago, but way before that, the automaker began laying off its workers in batches. Back on December 14,2012, Coda laid off some 125 employees, but, like...
18 May 2013
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Video: In-Depth Tesla Model S Walkthrough For Owners
Not so long ago Tesla promised a whole customer video-expose on the Model S; going over all the features, components, gadgetry and advantages of their electric sedan in great detail, intended for recent purchaserers of the car. Something they did indeed produce, and then tucked away on their site. We figured we would pass along the 28 minute video intended for new owners, as it bre...
18 May 2013