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0Report: Wheego says it reaches equity deal with 'major' investor *UPDATE 1332425340
Yes, Wheego is still going. The Atlanta-based company, which makes the two-seat LiFe electric vehicle, has reached an agreement for an equity infusion from a "major" investor and has sold about three-dozen of its Smart ForTwo-sized vehicles, Forbes reports, citing company chief Mike ...
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Hey look, a Wheego LiFe out in the wild 1314634080
The Wheego LiFe has arrived at MC Electric Vehicles, a dealership in Seattle. The LiFe, an ultra-compact electric two-door that zips along at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, could be considered a competitor to the Nissan Leaf, but we'd reckon it's not. Yes, the LiFe has a Leaf-like range of ...
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Will Tesla, Wheego and others lose airbag-related "hardship" exemption? *UPDATE 1307970060
Tesla Motors, Lamborghini and a handful of other low-volume automakers may lose a "hardship" exemption that allows for the sale of vehicles with airbags that fail to comply with current U.S. safety standards. According to Automotive News (sub. req.), the National Highway Traffic Safety ... -
First Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid test drives happening in Berlin next week 1304977680
Revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is set to hit the streets of Berlin on May 18th as part the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum. The V60 plug-in won't actualy be launched until sometime in 2012, but from May 18-22, the vehicle will be available for its first ... -
Wheego running low on cash; LiFe production may be stalled 1304376840
Back on Earth Day, Wheego delivered its first electric-only, $32,995 LiFe to Asma and Kevin Henry of Atlanta, GA. But, in order to continue manufacturing the highway-capable electric microcar, the Atlanta-based startup needs cash now, says Mike McQuary, chief executive officer of Wheego. McQuary ...
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In Germany, Daimler crushes a Wheego EV to defend intellectual property 1304355180
We've known for years that the Wheego Whip (also used for the just-gone-on-sale Wheego LiFe) is, despite appearances, not a direct copy of the Smart Fortwo. Instead it is the electrified version of the Shuanghuan Bubble (aka the Shuanghuan Noble), which is a Chinese vehicle that is liberally ...
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Wheego delivers first LiFe vehicle in time for Earth Day 1303512900
Earlier today, on Earth Day, Wheego finally delivered its first all-electric, highway-speed LiFe. The keys were handed over to Asma and Kevin Henry, who live in Atlanta, by Wheego dealer Jim Ellis. It's been a tough road thus far for the company, but the $32,995 ($25,495 after a $7,500 tax ...
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Report: Wheego Whip LiFe to launch by end of March 1297290780
Back in November, Wheego rolled out its Whip LiFe at the LA Auto Show. A month later, the electric automaker announced that its highway-capable LiFe received certification from the EPA and was approaching launch-ready status. ...Wheego Whip LiFe – Click above for high-res image gallery -
Surprise! Wheego Whip LiFe arriving late 1295283480
Wheego Whip LiFe – Click above for high-res image galleryWheego Electric Cars, a U.S.-based automaker, wheeled out its highway-capable electric car, the Whip LiFe, at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in November. In late December, Wheego announced that the LiFe, a $32,995 ($25,495 after a ... -
Wheego Whip LiFe receives EPA certification 1293570060
Wheego Whip LiFe – Click above for high-res image galleryWheego Electric Cars, a U.S.-based automaker, wheeled out its highway-capable electric car, the Whip LiFe, at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in November. With a price of $32,995 – or, only $25,495 after a $7,500 tax credit ...

