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The links below are to pages that are not part of the fueleconomy.gov Web site. We offer these external links for your convenience in accessing additional information that may be useful or interesting to you.

Aptera 2e	Aptera motors is a small manufacturer of high-efficiency highway vehicles. The 2e is a three-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle currently under development.
Audi e-tron	A high-performance two-seater sports car with a purely electric drive system
CODA	CODA Automotive is a California-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and battery systems. The CODA is a four-passenger electric vehicle scheduled for sale in selected markets in late 2010.
Ford Focus EV	Electric version of Ford's Focus ST sedan
MINI E	Electric version of the MINI Cooper, currently available in test fleets
Mitsubishi i-MiEV	The Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) is an electric vehicle based on the gasoline-driven 660cc “i” minicar.
Nissan LEAF	A five passenger electric sedan available in selected markets in late 2010
Tesla Motors Model S Roadster	Tesla is a small, California-based automobile manufacturer that designs and sells electric vehicles. The Roadster is a two-seater luxury EV sold in small quantities in the United States as of 2008. The Model S is an all-electric family sedan currently under development.
THINK City	Small electric vehicle designed primarily for the urban environment. The Think City is currently available in Europe and is scheduled for sale in the United States in 2011.
Wheego Whip LiFe	Small, full-speed electric vehicle available for sale in the United States in November 2010

All-Electric Vehicle Basics	Brief overview of electric vehicles provided by DOE's Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC)
Alternative Fueling Station Locator	On-line tool developed by the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) that helps consumers find fueling stations for alternative fuels based on fuel type and location
Electric Vehicles: Just the Basics	A primer on electric vehicles developed by the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Electricity Incentives and Laws	A database of federal and state incentives and laws established to promote electricity use
Energy Storage: Batteries	Brief overview of battery types used in vehicles and DOE Vehicles Technologies Program efforts to overcome technical barriers to their use
Factors Affecting Electricity Prices	A short discussion of the factors that influence electricity prices, provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
History of Electric Vehicles	A brief history of the electric vehicle from the 1890 to the present (DOE Vehicles Technologies Program)
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and All-Electric Vehicles	A wealth of information about electric-drive vehicles provided by DOE's Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC)
A Vision of Our Transportation Future - The Next 30 Years	A brief discussion of promising vehicle technologies and their potential use within our transporation system (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC)	A comprehensive clearinghouse of data, publications, tools, and information related to advanced transportation technologies, including electric vehicles.
Clean Cities	U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption.
The EV Project	DOE-sponsored project that will deploy nearly 15,000 charging stations in 16 cities located in six states (Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Tennessee and Texas) and the District of Columbia. A residential charger will be provided free to qualifying drivers of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt, and most if not all of the costs of installation will be paid for by the project.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy	DOE program office that works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships by (1) enhancing energy efficiency and productivity and (2) bringing clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace.
Vehicles Technologies Program	DOE program developing more energy efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies that will enable America to use less petroleum.

AutoblogGreen	Blog that obsessively covers all environmentally-friendly (or egregiously unfriendly) car news
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)	Industry association dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility
Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington D.C (EVA/DC)	A non-profit (501 [c]3) organization of electric vehicle owners, hobbyists, educators and enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as an environmental and energy alternative
Electrifying Times	The international magazine of electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel cells, batteries, alternative fuels, electric car racing and exhibitions
EV World	Promotes sustainable transportation with a focus on the people and policy, as well as technology
GreenCar.com	A leading website dedicated to providing avid car enthusiasts, environmentalists and everyday consumers with information about green vehicles, green energy and technologies
How Electric Cars Work	A basic explanation of how electric cars work provided by HowStuffWorks.com, a subsidiary of Discovery Communications
Plug In America	California non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the shift to plug-in vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment