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Coda Electric Car

Another Electric Car Hits The California Market

By Jeff Siegel
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A new electric car manufacturer, Coda Automotive, announced today that it will introduce a full-performance, all-electric sedan to the California market - next year.

The vehicle features a 33.8 kWh, 333V lithium iron phosphate battery pack with an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty. The batteries are being supplied by Tianjin Lishen Battery. Tianjin Lishen is one the world's largest manufacturers of lithium-ion cells and a key supplier to Apple, Motorola, and Samsung.

Coda's sedan takes about six hours to charge, and delivers a range of between 90 to 120 miles, with a top speed of 80 mph. The car also comes with factory-standard equipment, like navigation, a green screen that monitors efficiency, roadside assistance, Bluetooth system, power windows, doors, and mirrors, anti-lock brakes, advanced airbags with an occupant detection system - and for all you Howard Stern fans - Sirius satellite capability.

About 2,700 vehicles will hit the market in 2010, with production capacity set to reach 20,000 by 2011.

The five-passenger sedan will be available for $45,000 before the $7,500 federal tax credit and any additional state incentives.

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Comment by David on 2009-06-05
I think your Text Size + and - buttons should become compulsory on all Web material! Well done!
Comment by Charles Campbell on 2009-06-16
I am ecstatic that electric cars are finally coming of age. The range and charging times are serious limitations that can be overcome by using the hydrogen fuel cell which produces electricity to run the car. You simply refill the depleted hydrogen the same way you would fill up at a gas station and keep going. This would eliminate the need for long charging times, and the range of the vehicle is now unlimited as long as there is access to hydrogen stations. The "plug" is unnecessary and impractical for lengthy trips to and from work or school. There is a significant risk of getting stranded with "plug in" cars.
Comment by Scott Baker on 2009-06-16
I was all excited until I read the price. $45,000? Yikes! That's a lot for what to most people would be a second car (I don't think people are ready to face the three R's yet with a single car: Range anxiety; Recharge time; Recharge availability). Still, we have to start somewhere and this is better than most.
Comment by Mathieu van den Hof on 2009-06-17
Think this car is too expensive, if you really to contribute to the reduction of fosile fuel cars.
Car should be available to small income group as well. Moreover unemployment in combination with a high price introduction of a car is not smart.
Comment by wolfgang on 2009-07-29
Ever thought of driving a electric car that charges as you drive...
Not a joke but so possible...
Comment by Petra Soon on 2009-08-09
Oh My DOGS! Let me get this straight.. Former U.S. public officials took our tax money from TARP in a windfall and used it to bring Coda Chinese cars to the United States to compete with the American auto industry and put Americans out of work after they (The Goldman Sachs insiders) helped cause the American Recession!!! What!!!!???
Comment by Jerry on 2009-08-09
What are you talking about? How did you come to this conclusion that TARP money was used to bring Chinese cars to the U.S.? Yes, you can use the government-funded tax credit to buy one. But you can do that with any electric car – Chinese or American. And if the U.S. companies won't build electric cars, the Chinese are more than happy too. Although we might be finally coming to our senses. Ford, GM and Chrysler all have electric cars scheduled starting next year.
Comment by Franklin on 2009-08-09
Coda is bringing U.S. jobs! The company signed a deal with UQM to supply the propulsion systems. That's a Colorado-based company. Coda also just announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Yardney Technical Products (out of Connecticut) to manufacture battery systems in the U.S.
Comment by Franklin on 2009-08-09
Coda is bringing U.S. jobs! The company signed a deal with UQM to supply the propulsion systems. That's a Colorado-based company. Coda also just announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Yardney Technical Products (out of Connecticut) to manufacture battery systems in the U.S.

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