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The inconvenient bankrupcy of battery maker Ener1

Lithium battery maker Ener1 inconveniently declared bankruptcy the day after President Obama's State of the Union declared support for the domestic advanced battery industry.
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By: David Herron

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What's the cost to charge an electric car at a public station, and why

The more electric car charging stations exist, the more useful will be electric cars, so long as the fees to use charging stations make sense.
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By: David Herron

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TTXGP checks in on day 1000 of their impossible mission to change motorsports

Heading into its fourth year of racing, the TTXGP electric motorcycle racing series has seen rapid growth and an amazing list of accomplishments.
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By: David Herron

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Will zinc-air batteries ever replace lithium-ion for long-range EVs?

The public has spoken and the message is clear: an innovative and cost-effective approach to energy storage is required to enable the transformation from IC engine cars to cleaner, long-range, full electric vehicles. Lithium-ion, although viable, has a competitor on the horizon - Zinc-air. Question is: When?
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Bosch multiple safety systems reduce crashes, saves lives

Estimates show that nearly 90 percent of all crashes are caused by driver error, making advanced safety systems an important focus for automakers and governing agencies. Bosch offers a plethora of active and passive safety technologies, including driver-assistance functions that can help reduce the number of accidents and save lives.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Ford's forthcoming C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award

The Ford C-MAX Energi, not scheduled for release before this coming fall, has been picked as Green Car Journal's 2012 Green Car Vision Award winner during The Washington Auto Show last week for its high level of efficiency and versatility.
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By: Don Bain

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Lotus Formula One design to be called the E20

Lotus is dropping the R31 and Lotus Renault GP titles for its Formula One racers and instead changing to E20, in honor of the Enstone factory's 20th anniversary for the brand.
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By: Aaron Turpen

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New Ford Fusion NASCAR for 2013 a harbinger for future NASCAR design

The new, visually distinctive Ford Fusion for NASCAR racing in 2013 was revealed this week and shows how the popular racing circuit will be changing next year.
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By: Aaron Turpen

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BMW reveals details of the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a full hybrid series 5 coupe, 0-60 in under 6 seconds, over 40 miles/gallon fuel efficiency, and availability starting in March 2012.
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By: David Herron

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Production begins for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Yesterday morning, General Motors’ Camaro Marketing Manager John Fitzpatrick sent a note to Chevrolet dealerships around the country notifying them that production had officially begun for the incredible new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at their Oshawa production facility – with the first retail units hitting showrooms around the country as soon as March 2012.
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By: Patrick Rall

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