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In Gear Tesla Motors can't email customers, says North Carolina law
A new law passed by the North Carolina state Senate would apparently make it illegal for Tesla Motors to e-mail its customers, Voelcker writes. The law is an effort to prevent what the North Carolina Automobile Dealers' Association terms 'unfair competition' by Tesla Motors.
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Energy Voices Tesla Motors: Could electric cars 'refuel' faster than gas cars?
Tesla Motors has set its sights on 'battery-swapping' technology. In theory, that would mean drivers of Tesla Motors cars could recharge faster than the time it takes to fill up a tank of gas. It's a bit of a holy grail for an electric car industry eager to overcome 'range anxiety.'
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In Gear Tesla Motors to issue more stock, pay off Energy department
Tesla Motors announced Wednesday it would issue up to 2.7 million to 3.1 million more shares of its common stock, Voelcker writes. Tesla Motors plans to use the proceeds of the offering to prepay the remainder of its $465 million low-interest loan from the US Department of Energy.
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In Gear Tesla Motors teases battery swapping for Model S electric car
Tesla Motors has discussed battery swapping as part of the Model S electric car design at least since 2009, Fisher writes. Last week, Tesla Motors the company was planning to introduce features that allow for the rapid replacement of depleted battery packs.
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Energy Voices Tesla Motors: Lots of buzz. Is it warranted?
Tesla Motors is a bright spot amid high-profile, federally-funded electric car flops. Tesla Founder Musk has found a way to bring high-tech pizzazz to a 'green' car drawing comparisons to Steve Jobs and Apple.
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Tesla review: near-perfect Consumer Reports rating
Tesla review from Consumer Reports gives Model S a 99 out of 100. Tesla review is best Consumer Reports rating since 2007.
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In Gear The tall person's guide to electric cars
Which plug-in electric car is best for tall people? Green Car Reports offers the best and the worst of plug-in electric cars for very tall drivers.
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Energy Voices Sarah Palin Tesla slam: Is electric carmaker really a 'loser'?
Sarah Palin attacked Tesla in a Facebook post recently, lumping the electric car company in with other federally-funded, clean-energy failures. While Fisker Automotive is a fair target, Sarah Palin doesn't have the same argument when it comes to the more-successful Tesla Motors.
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Energy Voices Tesla Motors expects first profit; Fisker Automotive eyes bankruptcy
Tesla Motors announced late Sunday it exceded its sales target for its Model S electric car and expects to record a profit for the first time in the company's history. Meanwhile, its biggest luxury electric-car competitor, Fisker Automotive, is exploring filing for bankruptcy.
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In Gear Are California's electric-car charging stations too congested?
California is by far the largest single market for electric cars, Voelcker writes, and that means charging stations in public parking lots are now sometimes fully occupied, meaning they can't recharge their electric cars' batteries.
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In Gear Tesla Motors CEO says NYT rift cost company millions
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says the New York Times article on the company's Model S sedan cost Tesla Motors as much as $100 million, Ernst writes.
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Energy Voices Tesla Motors vs. New York Times: what it says about decarbonizing transportation
The Tesla vs. New York Times spat is a proxy for the debate on how to best decarbonize the transportation sector, Stepp writes.
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Energy Voices Tesla vs. New York Times: How well do electric cars stand up to cold?
Tesla Motors and The New York Times are at odds over one reporter's account of an ill-fated winter test drive of the Model S electric car. Many blame winter, but Tesla Motors blames gross inaccuracies in the Times report.
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In Gear My Nissan Leaf life: the Times's Tesla mistake
The New York Times report of a Tesla's failed test drive misses the point. You can't bring gas-powered car expectations to an all-electric vehicle.
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In Gear Will Nissan Leaf sales soar in 2013?
Nissan Leaf sales will rise in 2013 thanks to a drop in sales price, Voelcker predicts. But the 2013 Nissan Leaf sales won't soar into the stratosphere.
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Energy Voices Boeing 787 to undergo FAA review. Is electrical power at fault?
Boeing 787 will undergo an FAA investigation after a small fire and fuel leaks marred its debut. What does the Boeing 787's unique electrical power system have to do with the glitches?
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In Gear Tesla's lips zipped on Model S electric car sales figures
Tesla Motors has a set policy of not disclosing monthly sales figures or production figures until it has to by law, Voelcker writes, but online speculation abounds over Tesla Motors sales figures.
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Energy Voices Chevy Volt sales triple in year of paradoxes for electric cars
Chevy Volt's record-breaking year falls short of the GM's sales target. Chevy Volt sales reflects a year of triumphs and shortcomings for electric-car technology.
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In Gear 2013 Ford Fusion Energi gets best fuel efficiency rating for US sedans
2013 Ford Fusion Energi becomes America's most fuel-efficient sedan, with a rating of 108 MPGe in city driving, Ingram writes. At $39,495 in SE trim, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi costs $350 more than the Chevy Volt.
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In Gear Nissan Leaf electric car drivers hit 100 million miles mark
Nissan Leaf electric car drivers are keeping pace with Chevy Volt drivers, having covered more than 100 million electric miles, Voelcker writes.
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In Gear Chevy Volt sales drop in November, Nissan Leaf remains steady (+video)
Plug-in sales dropped slightly in November with Nissan Leaf's steady sales unable to make up for the drop in Chevy Volt sales, Voelcker writes. The Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, logged 1,519 sales.
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Tesla Model S electric zaps the competition
Praise pours in for the Tesla Model S, a costly car that uses no gas.
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In Gear Chevy Volt drivers top 100 million miles driven
Chevy Volt drivers have driven a combined total of more than 100,000,000 miles on electricity, as of last Friday, Voelcker writes. The number of miles is tracked by a counter on the Chevy Volt website.
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Energy Voices Electric cars: niche technology or the auto industry's future?
Despite the electric auto industry's current struggles and high costs, the future is bright for electric cars, Dikeman writes.
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Energy Voices Tesla Model S wins Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Are electric cars here to stay?
Tesla Motors made history Tuesday when the Tesla Model S became the first all-electric vehicle to win Motor Trend's Car of the Year award. Will Tesla's honor silence critics of the electric car industry?
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