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Better Place: Israel's electric car start-up killed by its own success - opinion

We must thank Better Place for helping to put the electrification of vehicles on the tech world’s agenda. 10 years later, its vision lives on.

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A truly better place: A former Better Place switching station in Beit Shemesh has been repurposed as a tombstonemaking business.

What happened to Better Place's electric dreams?

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CHRISTIANS TO JUDEA AND SAMARIA

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The near miss


Electric carmaker Better Place ousts Agassi as CEO

Evan Thornley, CEO of the company's Australian branch replaces founder Agassi, who stays on as board member, shareholder.

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Better Place launches commercial electric cars

Company touts lower cost, no emissions, silent motors and lack of gasoline dependence for its cars.

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Off the Beaten Track: A better place

A glimpse into the future is only a test-drive away.

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Better Place unveils battery-swap network

There are 33 battery-switch stations already in operation or close to completion around Israel.

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24 hours in the vehicle of the future

Reporter's Notebook: After driving the Better Place car, it will be difficult to go back to a gas-fueled vehicle.

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Eldan to buy Better Place cars

Eldan will be the first company to offer electric cars to its customers in Israel and from overseas.

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Israeli Innovations

Check out some of Israel's best innovations ever.

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Terra Incognita: Myth, reality and the electric car

An Israeli company pioneers electric car battery technology, but questions remain about the industry itself.

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Israeli Better Place, Renault sign deal for electric car

Expensive gas, high mileage, lack of popular fuel efficient vehicles make Fluence Z.E. a good deal for Australia.

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Better Place unveils first electric vehicle for Israelis

Renault Fluence ZE will go on sale from July; basic price will be NIS 122,900, not including the necessary service package.

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