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Roadblocks Zap Electric Carmakers' Momentum

Infighting and broken promises mar ambitious companies

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 3:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – The more than two dozen startups racing to produce viable electric cars face a bumpy road, the Los Angeles Times reports, as they navigate infighting, skyrocketing costs, and lack of mass-production know-how. Meanwhile, a successful car would face serious competition from several major automakers working...   Read full story »

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