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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric vehicles are "definitely affordable and environmentally friendly technology, and we think theres a huge potential market in China for them," Li Shufu, Geelys chairman, said in an interview Monday. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Gasgoo.com | ?? | in late 2010. Prius hybrid. Prius hybrid.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are at least a half dozen different technologies to power cars with electricity under construction. This is a much bigger call than choosing VHS over Betamax, because owning a dead end technology could cost you $50,000. F3Q09 (Qtr End 03/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Williams Controls, Inc.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). Thats short-sighted.

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