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SAFE and the EC report recommends policies to advance adoption of vehicle-to-grid technology

Green Car Congress

The technology can help accelerate the adoption of EVs by unlocking these and other new value streams for EV owners and mitigating the total cost of ownership. We cannot afford for V2G capabilities to be an afterthought during the electrification of our transportation system. But policymakers must act now.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

Green Car Congress

Less likely to be concerned by the cost of battery replacement. Another AA Populus poll with 28,265 respondents taken in May 2015 points to a readiness to move away from traditional fuels. As the second car tends to be smaller, the cost of the switch becomes more affordable. Slightly less concerned about charging time.

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A Guide to Massachusetts EV Rebate Programs

EV Connect

These two programs promise to lower prices for many EV buyers, make it more affordable for businesses to convert their fleets to electric cars and expand the nation’s EV charging infrastructure. For more ways to make an EV purchase affordable, you can look to tax credits, grants and rebate programs in your state.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S. has over 156,000 charging ports for plug-in EVs installed at the aforementioned nearly 60,000 locations. Today’s electric vehicles, which averaged 291 miles of range in 2022 , have more than enough battery capacity to meet the daily needs of most drivers.

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