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Here is a recap of some of the electric drive news that made the top this week.
- Diesels And Two-Strokes. Desperate times call for desperate measures and these turbulent times have seen the revised and improved diesel technology with turbo power. The 2 stroke is also getting a moment of attention, according to the NYTimes.
- A123 Systems Gets A Boost. A123 Systems got a welcome boost with a $1.4 million contract with Smith Electric Vehicle U.S. and Valence Technologies, according to VentureBeat.
- Shelby Super Car At The Dubai International Motor Show 2009. It has been a while since we have heard from the Shelby Super Car EV Aero and it seems the company will show its intriguing EV at the Dubai International Motor Show 2009, according to AMEInfo.
- Range Anxiety Creative Solution. AutoBlogGreen has found a creative solution to the over-hyped “range anxiety” fear, uncertainty and Doom, FUD. Free rental cars. Why not?
- Mini E Is Dead, Long Live The BMW ActiveE. The rumor is now confirmed, the Mini E might not see future development, too bad but th4e ActiveE will, according to Cars. BMW’s ActiveE will be a 100 mile range electric vehicle, EV with lithium batteries and a 4.5 hr charge. Welcome BMW into the close tight need EV group.
That’s it for now. Stay tuned for Rinspeed’s vision of the EV future.