Join Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and guests Simon Hackett and Bob Tregilus for this weekend's EVcast. Simon Hacket talks about his trip across Australia in a Tesla and Bob and Nikki discuss the most recent EV news events. [1:30:49]
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Shownotes:
The SAM is back!
http://green.autoblog.com/2009/11/04/sam-begins-rebirth-as-re-volt-in-poland/
used cars in the UK to get green energy ratings!
http://green.autoblog.com/2009/11/03/uk-expands-fuel-economy-label-to-include-used-cars/
Ford Connect News:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/
Nissan Bounces Back, Boosts Outlook
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb2009114_593068.htm
Renault, Nissan set up joint venture to produce electric vehicle batteries in France
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j12lp4tFyuePXM-zWYUJW9mqFQ5g
Wheego a car for visionaries
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/30/AR2009103001714_2.html?sid=ST200910 3001736
Funding allowed for 3 wheeled EVs
http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037513_president-signs-bill-qualifying-three-wheel-vehicles-fo r-loans-under-avtm-program
Huynudia to develop Prius rival.
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=66981
Vauxhall will not be sold
http://blogs.birminghampost.net/business/2009/11/gm-pulls-the-plug-on-opel-vaux-2.html
Ontario plates for green cars!
http://green.autoblog.com/2009/11/05/plug-in-vehicles-will-get-special-license-plate-in-ontario-nex t/
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