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3D Printed Race car

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Mike

First 3D-Printed Racecar Is Real And Real Fast  Jason Torchinsky As many of you already know, I’m a big fan of 3D printing, especially for its potential for use for cars and car parts. So when reader Kevin sent us this … Continue reading →

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The times they are a changing – Bob Dillan

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mike

Charging an electric car may soon be as quick and easy as refueling at the pump. Nissan, in conjunction with Japan’s Kansai University, says it has created the necessary technology to charge the batteries needed by vehicles such as the … Continue reading →

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Ford Focus Electric will offer Solar home option

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Mike

Ford and SunPower team up to provide a high-efficiency rooftop solar system that will provide Focus Electric owners enough renewable energy production to offset the energy used for charging. Ford and SunPower team up to provide a high-efficiency rooftop solar … Continue reading →

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Nissan to invest $68M to add Leaf motor production to US plant

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mike

Nissan Americas today confirmed that, starting in early 2013, it will produce the electric motor for the Nissan LEAF at its Decherd, Tenn., powertrain assembly plant. Preparation of the plant for electric motor production, facilitated by U.S. Department of Energy … Continue reading →

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