Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green


Psst, wanna see some vaporware? Or at least ideas for vehicles that have a long way to go before they move from rendering to the real world? Well, then we've got the posts for you. Try on the RORMaxx Formula AE or the Lampo electric roadster for size. Sadly, the Aptera also joins the ranks of the delayed, but there might be good news in a surprise announcement from Ford in Detroit. Two words: Focus EV.

• Detroit preview: Ford's electric line-up might include a Focus EV
• Aptera pushes back retail deliveries to October 2009, looks for cash
• RORMaxx Formula AE looks good on paper
• Th!nk thinks outside investors will step up to save Th!nk
• Lexus refines hybrid drivetrain for RX450h, 28 mpg city/27 highway
• A123 applies for $1.84 billion in DOE loans for battery manufacturing
• Stimulus package could include big bucks for advanced batteries
• Geneva Preview: Protoscar teases Lampo electric roadster
• Nissan and Renault officially launch new diesel V6
• Plug-in Prius converters 3Prong Power offer 10 miles of EV power for $7,000
• Motorcycles and scooters compete for fuel-efficiency bragging rights in Philippines
• Land Rovers to get same new diesel V6 as Jaguar XF, but not here
• Solar-roofed REVA L-ions go on Indian Climate Solutions Road Tour
• Ferrari denies working with Peugeot on KERS development
• Daimler looking to sell batteries to third-parties
• Beijing ban could fuel electric vehicle demand

AutoblogGreen for 01.08.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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