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Better Place is the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) services provider, accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation.
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Better Place Better Place hands-free charging design competition begins today! http://btrp.lc/n4

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On October 29, 2009, Better Place is proudly celebrating the second anniversary of its launch. As we look ahead to the future, we invite you, students of the top design and engineering schools from around the globe, to design the future of electric vehicle charging with us.
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Better Place New partnership to link EVs & trains in Denmark [video]: http://btrp.lc/bk

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Better Place [video] Shai chats with FORTUNE magazine on the nexus between information technology and automobiles: http://btrp.lc/aS

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Shai Agassi, founder of Better Place, talks about the powerful combination of cars and technology.
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Better Place Hey Australians! New blog post: Australia's Take on an EV Future
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Just two weeks ago, the Australian Auto Industry Innovation Council published its Automotive Australia Vision 2020 report. The report, compiled with the input of Australian car makers, parts manufacturers, ...
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Better Place [video] Great piece by the Atlantic, which just named Shai Agassi a Brave Thinker. Scroll down to "Shai Agassi: Brave Thinking on Energy" to watch the video. http://bravethinkers.theatlantic.com/

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For more than 150 years, the Atlantic has told the stories of people who commit acts of moral and intellectual bravery by espousing unpopular or controversial positions. In a special issue of the magazine, ...
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Better Place New blog post on dissecting, converting, and experiencing the low-maintenance nature of EVs.

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As an engineer, a consumer, and an entrepreneur, I have a strong appreciation for well-designed and manufactured products. Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching the transition from cassette tapes to iPods, film to digital cameras, libraries to the Internet, and payphones to cell phones. ...
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Better Place New blog post on takeaways from the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt (& pics!): http://btrp.lc/UK

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Now that the 63rd International Motor Show has closed its gates, I wanted to share some thoughts coming out of the event. The buzz in Frankfurt has fundamentally shifted from that of only two years ago, and, to me, this show signals the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). ...
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Better Place In case you missed last night's show, check out Shai on the Colbert Report here: http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/249718/september-22-2009/shai-agassi

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ColbertNation.com video - Shai Agassi explains his electric car network that's modeled after cell phone plans.
Steve
Steve
Great video thanks for the FYI!

Still looking for a way to invest in BetterPlace corp... :) :)
October 2 at 11:31pm
George Inashvili
George Inashvili
I saw the youtube, wish Colbert would not stick a stupid joke every .5 seconds, but realize he's interviewing a LITERAL revolutionary of our times.
October 11 at 12:26pm
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Better Place wants you to watch the Colbert Report TONIGHT as Stephen Colbert interviews Shai Agassi, 11:30pm! http://colbertnation.com

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What The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is to evening news, The Colbert Report is to personality-driven pundit shows.
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Better Place See you in Copenhagen... 30-second spot: Shai Agassi on the COP15 opportunity. http://btrp.lc/O2

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Edouard
Edouard
I love you guys!!! Your project is just amazing! Gutsy and very ambitious, as any project should be!
September 21 at 4:53pm
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Better Place New blog post [w/ video]: Dispatch from Frankfurt (Part I) - Better Place at the Frankfurt Motor Show! Renault unveils first EV with switchable battery. http://btrp.lc/Lw

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It’s amazing to be reporting from Frankfurt, especially since this is Better Place’s debut as a presenter at an international motor show.
James Curtis Dowdy
James Curtis Dowdy
It's a good solution for current slow recharge-rate battery technology. A few strategically placed "battery switch stations" in CA would probably increase the acceptance of electric cars in this state by "extending" their range.

A few issues that come to mind immediately:
- It seems standardization between several makes would be necessary for the investment to be possible and profitable.
- The battery housings would have to be virtually impenetrable and waterproof and the high-capacity batteries themselves extremely stable so they are durable and safe when subjected to the under-car environment like this.... Read More

But these are not impossible challenges by any means.

Nice job guys!
September 18 at 1:55pm
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Better Place launches its company blog today - inviting your comments! http://blog.betterplace.com/

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In May of this year, we demonstrated the viability of battery switch technology, which can automatically replace a depleted EV battery with a fully-charged one in less time than it takes to fill up a gas tank. Now we are taking the next step.
Eric
Eric
of course they are looking to expand it, in any way they can. Join the movement fellas :)
September 20 at 1:19am
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Better Place invites you to join us at the Frankfurt Motor Show, September 17 - 27. We'll be exhibiting a comprehensive solution of electric vehicle (EV) services, charging infrastructure and network software that will support the broad rollout of EVs from the world’s auto manufacturers.

http://www.betterplace.com/frankfurt

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Better Place will be participating in the 2009 International Motor Show in Frankfurt/Main September 17th – 27th, focusing on sustainable mobility. Better Place will beexhibiting a comprehensive ...
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Better Place The Economist on EVs & Better Place: battery - powered cars here to stay - http://btrp.lc/In

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After many false starts, battery-powered cars seem here to stay. Are they just an interesting niche product, or will they turn motoring upside down?
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Better Place Better Place receives the €100,000 2009 INDEX: Design to Improve Life Award - in the community category - for creating a complete electric vehicle services solution: http://btrp.lc/GI

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Better Place received the 2009 INDEX: Design to Improve Life Award in the community category for creating a complete electric vehicle services solution. INDEX is a Danish non-profit organization whose ...
Liran Shavit
Liran Shavit
So come on, sell some cars !
August 29 at 4:30pm