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The Benefits of EVs and Why They’re Here to Stay

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Whether you’re an experienced EV enthusiast or new to the scene, a multitude of innovative EV solutions awaits your exploration. However, when you factor in federal tax incentives , electric cars actually end up costing about the same as regular cars. Convenient EV Charging Electric cars also make life easier.

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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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By the end of 2015, there will be a total of about 50,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the roads in Germany (about 75% below plan); nevertheless, structural transformation towards electromobility is continuing, according to the firm. Build the charging infrastructure.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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NYC Goes EV

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Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power. If by 2015, 2.5 roads by 2015 and has provided $2.4 by Lars Vercelli for the Gotham Gazette. by Lars Vercelli. Better Cars ….

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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In 2015, California accounted for 43% of Tesla’s new vehicle registrations , as per data from IHS Markit. The state still offers clean vehicle rebates, and there is still a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for automakers. It is then no surprise that Teslas are very popular in the state. Credit: Tesla Inc.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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The consortium considered it particularly important to re-assess the role of FCEVs in the light of recent technological breakthroughs in fuel cell and electric systems that have now increased their efficiency and cost-competitiveness significantly. Charging times are also significantly longer: 6-8 hours using normal charging equipment.

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