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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland. How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming of "green" consciousness reshape society? — Larry 4. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart.

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