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the ignorance in these comments is appalling.
the reason the company closed was because it was NOT given the loan. the reason it wasn't given the loan was because IT COULD NOT FIND MATCHING PRIVATE FUNDING.
but sure, if you need a reason to rant about your favorite political problem or take a dump on a politician, you don't really care about details or facts. right?
Commented Dec 3, 2011 on Aptera Motors shuts down, effective today; cites lack of private sector investment to match DOE commitment at Green Car Congress
Aptera Motors shuts down, effective today; cites lack of private sector investment to match DOE commitment
Aptera Motors, the developer of an all-electric, three-wheeled lightweight aerodynamic vehicle (earlier post) is shutting down. In an email sent out this afternoon, President and CEO Paul Wilbur said that, “despite never having been closer to realazing our vision”, the company was out of resourc...
so, when are they planning on bringing these to the US?
Commented Jan 14, 2011 on The i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries; near-term plan to boost that to 19 at Green Car Congress
The i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries; near-term plan to boost that to 19
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEVelectric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. ...
Anne: Prius turning radius is 34.2 feet (with 15" tires)
Fit turning radius is…34.4 feet.
yeah.
see http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/specs.html and http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/specifications.aspx
Commented Oct 12, 2010 on Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan at Green Car Congress
Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan
Layout of the system components in the Fit Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. The Fit Hybrid will be offered at the starting pr...
lol, a worthy competitor! on top of the comment by usbseawolf, look at those specs! A 10 kW electric motor? what a joke. the vectrix scooter has a motor which more than twice as powerful.
Commented Oct 9, 2010 on Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan at Green Car Congress
Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan
Layout of the system components in the Fit Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. The Fit Hybrid will be offered at the starting pr...
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Same way it is with gas stations today. Don't see why this should be any different, really.
Commented Jul 30, 2010 on California PUC Will Not Regulate EV Charging Services Providers As Public Utilities at Green Car Congress
California PUC Will Not Regulate EV Charging Services Providers As Public Utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today concluded that companies that sell electric vehicle charging services to the public will not be regulated as public utilities pursuant to the Public Utilities Code. The CPUC is evaluating alternative-fueled vehicle policies to ensure Califo...
this is great news, of course, but a car with 61 hp is simply not fit for american roads. So I guess we'll have to see what happens to the American smart later this year.
Commented Jul 21, 2010 on New Generation smartfortwo Gasoline and Diesel Models Lower Fuel Consumption at Green Car Congress
New Generation smartfortwo Gasoline and Diesel Models Lower Fuel Consumption
The new generation smart fortwo will be launched in the autumn of 2010 with a fresh interior look, an upgraded exterior and engines with lowered fuel consumption. The 40 kW cdi turbodiesel features fuel consumption of 3.3 L/100km (71.3 mpg US) and offers CO2 emissions of 86 g/km. The optimized g...
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