The Aptera 2e, that all-electric car that has made consumers’ minds roll on what is really the score with the whole design will be delayed. This was learned after Aptera announced that the Aptera 2e will start production in 2010. Originally, this vehicle was to start production this year but apparently some money considerations has stalled the vehicle from breaking ground. The forefathers are contending that they can shell out the cash to kick off things but want to avail of the financing program before making any hasty decisions.

This means that the 4,000 people who have placed pre-orders will have to wait some more before the Aptera 2e really goes into production. Hopefully though the long wait will be worth every penny that they had deposited for the said vehicle.

(Source) Slashgear

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Who would ever thought that the speed at which a hydrogen-powered vehicle would matter to anyone? As far as Jesse James is concerned, it does. More so if you are talking about breaking a record, the land speed record, to which he was able to successfully do so with the use of an emission free vehicle with a “Breathable Exhaust”.

The whole thing was documented by the Southern California Timing Association. James successfully accomplished the feat by going 199.7 mph while filming his show, “Jesse James is a Dead Man” on Spike TV over at the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed. The previous record was 185 mph, accomplished by a BMW H2R in Germany.

Jesse James is a custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host and restaurateur. In 2000, James started his TV career with Discovery Channel’s “Motorcycle Mania,” and in 2002 produced and starred in the international television hit, “Monster Garage.” Before his TV gigs, James started West Coast Choppers by doing what he loved, building motorcycles in his mom’s garage. As an expert welder, James produces only 12-14 bikes a year, making a very long wait list for his coveted custom machines.

(Source) Press

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One of the most sought after vehicles today can be yours for free thanks to this special promotion launched by Red Baron Singles Pizza. The makers of Red Baron Singles Pizzas are proving that good things come in small packages with the launch of their “smart fortwo” mega event, which gives consumers nationwide the opportunity to win one smart fortwo coupe per week for 12 weeks.

The smart fortwo coupes are highly sought-after and have a year-long wait list, however winners will receive their cars without a wait. In addition to one smart car winner every week, consumers can enter to win $25 gas gift cards.

The Red Baron Singles smart fortwo coupe promotion will be supported with a national, integrated marketing campaign including a full-page, free-standing insert (FSI) with a 35 million total circulation that includes a discount coupon on Red Baron Singles products, promotional packaging on 8 million packages of Red Baron Singles pizzas, and in-store point-of-sale materials.

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Tags: car winner, coupes, discount coupon, free thanks, fsi, integrated marketing campaign, long wait, point of sale materials, promotional packaging, red baron, smart car, smart fortwo coupe

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