EXPOSED:TINY CAR COMPANY BACKED BY AL GORE GETS $500M FED LOAN…


	EXPOSED:TINY CAR COMPANY BACKED BY AL GORE GETS $500M FED LOAN…

billpar

9-25-2009 1:07 PM

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9-25-2009 3:42 PM

mountainpalm

The car will retail for $87,900 and top out at 95 mph -- not very spirited for someone who feels the need for speed, but perfect for someone who wants to send the message that they are green, rich and mellow.

What a joke!

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