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BMW launching i3 and i8 world tour ahead of 2013 product launch

The BMW i3 electric and i8 plug-in hybrid cars are heading off for a year-long world tour, starting in Rome, leading up to the launch of production versions of the car.
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By: David Herron

If you visit Russia, just stay in the hotel

A website called something like The Truth About Driving in Russia, if representative, will convince you there’s nothing like Driver’s Education in the former Soviet Union, not even for over the road haulers. It’s so convincing that even amidst the architectural wonders of St. Petersburg, you’ll want to take a walking tour with a watchful eye on any nearby roadways.
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By: Don Bain

Nissan's e-NV200 going into production in Barcelona in 2013

Nissan's second electric vehicle, the all-electric e-NV200 variant of the popular NV200 commercial van, will go into production in Nissan's Barcelona factory.
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By: David Herron

Converting existing cars to EVs slowly becoming practical

Electric cars have their pluses and minuses, but the day is coming when you can take the gasoline vehicle you bought five years ago and convert it to a zero-emissions plug-in EV with everything you’d expect, except the tax credit.
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By: Don Bain

GM giving away a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a trip to the Indy 500

General Motors has announced a new sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip to the Indy 500 and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – and all that you have to do is sign up on the new site WinCamaroZL1.com.
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By: Patrick Rall

Low cost of conversion to boost alternative fuel acceptance

The low cost of conversion along with the prospect of significant reduction of emissions will greatly increase the acceptance of alternative fuels in Europe and North America, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan.
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By: Don Bain