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AAA to deploy fast-charging trucks for stranded EV drivers

The American Automobile Association plans to use fast-charging trucks to help electric-vehicle drivers who get stranded when their car battery runs out. AAA will begin testing the trucks starting in August, the group told Bloomberg. At first, there will be six "mobile charging units" stationed in California, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Tennessee and Georgia.

Lamborghini concept car: another teaser image

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 19 September 2008 14:23 Lamborghini today issued another morsel of teaser info on its forthcoming Paris motor show concept car. Click away from the page now if you're expecting anything juicy – Sant'Agata is still playing its cards close to its chest. The new teaser photo reveals a typically pointy Lambo snout, a carbonfibre-trimmed front chin and an Italian tricolor neatly styled into the side air vent just aft of the ten-spoke front alloy.

Most of Saleen sold to Michigan group

The future of specialty carmaker Saleen Inc. is getting a little clearer: Most of the company was sold to a Michigan group last week after being on the block since November. An entity called MJ Acquisitions, which owns parts and engine companies in Michigan, bought Saleen’s performance street-car program, supercharger and aftermarket business from Los Angeles private-investment firm Hancock Park Associates.