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It seems the folks at UK-based electric vehicle retailer GoinGreen had good reason for their recent pre-Christmas clear out. They are now taking orders for the new, improved version of their popular Indian-made G-Wiz commuter vehicle. According to the company’s website, the G-Wiz i features a whole raft of improvements, including roomier cabin layout, an extended range of up to 48 miles per charge (previously 40), and an increased top speed of 50mph (previously 45).

Importantly, given the fact …

Shai Agassi has electrified the Israeli government and also the world. The entrepreneur has proposed that Israel – and everyone else (no less) – adopt his new vision: marketing electric cars like cellular phones.

Instead of investing big bucks in a new car, Agassi has developed a business plan and company (Project Better Place) modeled after the cellular phone business – where the more an owner uses a car (measured by hours at a recharging station) the less the vehicle will cost to buy.
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^{The GM Volt concept car on display.}

Last week I attended the LA Car Show, which some may find strange, given the fact I believe cities should be essentially car-free. However, I do recognize that cars and trucks have a place in rural communities. And I also acknowledge that people will bee driving for a least a few more years hence. So I thought I’d see if the major automakers had taken any green inroads. I have to say overall, I was surprised by the amount of attention being paid to green issues. Almost every automaker was featuring a fuel-cell, electric or hybrid ca…