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Toyota / Tesla Unveil the RAV 4 Electric Vehicle

November 19, 2010 in Electric Cars, Tesla, Toyota by Stacey Jo

The latest automotive news reports that Toyota’s joint effort with Tesla has been unveiled at the 2010 LA Auto Show.  The new electric RAV 4 is the culmination of a 60 million dollar project utilizing Tesla battery and power technology to create the new electric vehicle (EV).  The EV RAV 4 is capable of traveling [...]

All-Electric Vehicles: The Wave Of The Future Or A Tsunami Of False Hope?

July 15, 2010 in Green Technology by AC Jones

From natural gas to hybrid cars to all-electric vehicles, or EVs, U.S. automakers have tried every way possible to create a vehicle that runs on alternative energy. Now may be the best time in history to actually get these vehicles up and running. Or get the drivers up and running – to the local ell-electric [...]

GM giving NGVs a go in the fleet market

July 8, 2010 in Green Technology, NGV by cmcelroy

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The BP oil spill, rising gasoline prices in recent years and global terrorism are causing American political leaders to seek out alternative sources of energy and to create a more energy independent nation. One of the potential sources of alternative energy for automobiles seems to be natural gas. In fact, GM will roll out two [...]