Topic - electric vehicles

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General news, Cleantech, Finance

ETV Motors Revs Up $12M

Israeli startup is developing a micro turbine as part of its powertrain technology to plug-in electric vehicles.
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Nissan and Renault Partner With China on Electric Cars

The automakers will help the Asian country plan for mass marketing electric vehicles and build a battery-charging network.
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General news, Cleantech

Zero Motorcycles Aims for Guinness Record

The electric motorbike maker is planning a 24-hour off-road race that could make history.
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Ireland: Electric Car Hub

The government wants 10 percent of vehicles to be electric powered by 2020; 100 percent tax write-offs for businesses.
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Fallbrook Tech Snags $25M

The startup says its transmission can improve electric vehicle efficiency and bring down costs.
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General news, Cleantech

Tesla Roadster Gets Faster, More Pricey

The maker of electric sports cars unveils the new Roadster Sport; rival Fisker Automotive, Chrysler, and Ford all announce electric-vehicle plans at the North American auto show in Detroit.
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Korean Electric Car Maker to Roll Into U.S.

Leo Motors wants an R&D center in California as the company plans to market zinc air-fuel cell batteries and other advanced technology to the burgeoning electric auto industry.
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Zap Earnings Sputter to Loss

The electric carmaker continues to expand its production and distribution, but not enough to turn a profit
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GM Picks LG Unit to Power Chevy Volt?

Compact Power—not General Electric-backed A123Systems— likely to provide lithium-ion batteries for the automaker’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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Oracle of Omaha Likes Alternative Vehicles

A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary will buy 10 percent of Chinese electric and hybrid carmaker BYD.
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China Builds Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Move sets the stage for robust growth in alternative vehicle market and comes as the Asian giant shows other signs of stronger environmental concerns.
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Chrysler Goes Electric

The U.S. automaker is developing three electric technology car models to be in production as early as 2010.
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New Electric Motorcycle Startup Snags $10M

Brammo, backed by Best Buy Capital, targets urban commuters with sleek, all-electric bike.