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GreenTech to Take First U.S. MyCar Order From Domino’s

Bloomberg -- GreenTech Automotive Inc., a startup maker of battery-powered vehicles led by former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe, said Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) is the first U.S. customer for its low-speed cars.

GreenTech initially expects at least 20 Domino’s franchise owners to place orders for its MyCar, McAuliffe said in a phone interview, ahead of today’s opening of its factory in Horn Lake, Mississippi. The orders would follow an agreement with Greenabout A/S, a Danish distributor of electric cars, for “thousands” of the two-passenger vehicles, McAuliffe said.“We’ve got to get 10,000 built over the next year,” he said, declining to detail how much closely held GreenTech raised to fund the plant and a second factory that opens next year in Tunica, Mississippi. “If we c

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 4:00:36 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse hope it works out. Time will tell and this type vehicle will definitely be put to the test and has to prove its worth.
GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:391,035 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:05:36 PM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse I hope it works, great idea!
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,493 Points:734,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 4:50:18 PM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse Will they have ovens to keep the pizza hot. Oh can I plug in at your house.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,554 Points:729,255 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 11:14:45 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse ok
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 12:55:30 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse This is a good thing. EVs make more sense in fleets where the cost of fast chargers can be spread out across many vehicles that never go more than a set distance. They will probably pay for themselves eventually on a larger scale.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,998 Points:1,114,940 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:16:28 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Most if not all drivers use their POV...
kd5kpd Champion Author Texas Posts:3,747 Points:1,418,675 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:10:03 PM Ignore kd5kpd Report Abuse Electricity charge for delivery of your pizza will be add to price?
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,491 Points:2,104,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:09:31 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Two-passenger cars are not for me. Sorry.
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,417 Points:2,910,710 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:08:52 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Can I get one with Pepperoni and extra cheese
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,070 Points:604,625 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:05:33 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse ok.
jtfftj Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,181 Points:1,250,030 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:01:53 PM Ignore jtfftj Report Abuse Like who needs pizza that gets cold during low-speed delivery. Makes sense.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,998 Points:1,114,940 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:01:16 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Fishing for free tax dollars, want to bet???
yonasb Champion Author Houston Posts:3,463 Points:739,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:01:02 PM Ignore yonasb Report Abuse ok
nightworker998 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,812 Points:667,590 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 11:00:55 PM Ignore nightworker998 Report Abuse A riding mower goes faster
dancygreen Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,068 Points:487,335 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:59:08 PM Ignore dancygreen Report Abuse alrighty then
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,756 Points:1,978,600 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:57:02 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I'll keep my golf cart.
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,547 Points:490,440 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:48:45 PM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse The big Dem sets up shop in Mississippi!!! Isn't that a right to work (non-union) state?
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,664 Points:1,124,060 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:46:45 PM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse It might just put a spell on you.
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,295 Points:2,743,670 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:46:38 PM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse There are preciously few applications for a car like this.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,931 Points:3,105,625 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:46:37 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse same as yesterday....
BWJM Champion Author KW Posts:1,113 Points:303,780 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:44:24 PM Ignore BWJM Report Abuse ok
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,956 Points:1,184,935 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:44:19 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse otherdave ..agree
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:44:02 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Wonder if they'll go back to delivered in 30 or free? If so, I can't wait. :-)
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,728 Points:389,925 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:43:45 PM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Would be a great car it you could get it up to 45 mph in the USA.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,403 Points:1,271,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:42:18 PM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse So I can tip the driver by letting him plug in his little greenie car???
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,717 Points:669,415 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:41:36 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Hope all goals are met and the company is sucessful.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,232 Points:820,270 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:38:37 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse seems like a good idea
THZebra Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,936 Points:654,375 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:37:45 PM Ignore THZebra Report Abuse Oh yeah...they will be standing in line to buy this car. I just hope I don't get stuck on the road behind the dope that bought one. And for Domino's? New slogan time: Your pizza in 30 Days or less or it's Free. [Edited by: THZebra at 7/8/2012 12:38:05 AM EST]
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,348 Points:693,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:35:47 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse Interesting.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,432 Points:1,474,645 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:35:27 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse It always looks like the deliver guys use their own cars. What are the franchise owners going to do with the cars that they might order.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,181 Points:1,932,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:33:48 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse It has its place in cities.
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,798 Points:755,640 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:31:18 PM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse Cold piza a coming your way
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:30:45 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse A price of $15,000 to $20,000, a range of 115 miles, and a top speed of 25 miles per hour is bad for a pizza delivery vehicle.
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,746 Points:1,718,920 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:27:53 PM Ignore lindact Report Abuse Cold pizza at your door.
gamalerin Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,762 Points:995,460 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:27:39 PM Ignore gamalerin Report Abuse Wish it works because we need it.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,520 Points:1,025,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:25:51 PM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse God for Domino's.
keithyoon1977 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,924 Points:497,665 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:24:30 PM Ignore keithyoon1977 Report Abuse Ok
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,098 Points:1,393,795 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:22:40 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse Since when does Domino's provide their drivers with cars?
stopforgas All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:996 Points:481,705 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:21:30 PM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse Good for them, but i still wont buy a dominies pizza.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,072 Points:1,971,085 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:20:44 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse The way the pizza delivery guys around here drive, this is a good thing!
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,213 Points:873,785 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:19:10 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse How much of this is financed with government (taxpayer) money?
goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,420 Points:1,298,370 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:18:31 PM Ignore goalie1950 Report Abuse Another battery powered vehicle that will go nowhere fast.
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,354 Points:899,485 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:18:29 PM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse ok , we wait to see how the delivery times work out here.
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,108 Points:636,785 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:18:07 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Sounds good to me. Some of those pizza delivery guys fly around way too fast! They need low speed cars!
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,071,675 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:18:03 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Domino’s? Yuck.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,548 Points:689,030 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:17:54 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,995 Points:2,528,285 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:16:50 PM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse good for them
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,478 Points:664,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:16:45 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Terry McAuliffe is an ASS........hope he fails!
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,992 Points:390,790 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:16:20 PM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse They should bite the bullet, and go for higher speed.
gavinON All-Star Author Toronto Posts:562 Points:112,935 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 10:16:00 PM Ignore gavinON Report Abuse hmmmm