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Chevron taps retirees to oppose EV charging in Arizona

Green Car Reports

Astroturf lobbying organizations have been a fixture of the EV opposition and anti-climate-action movement—indeed of American politics—for a long time. A new report in the Arizona Republic tells us that support for electric cars still hasn't moved us past that.

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Best Electric Cars In India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. As we move into 2023 , there are several new electric car models that are expected to hit the Indian market.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Independent Tests Show Nissan Leaf Electric Cars Lost Range In Hot Climates

Green Car Reports

That’s been the question on the lips of Nissan Leaf owners worldwide after some owners in Phoenix, Arizona, began reporting that their cars had lost capacity bars. Have Nissan Leafs in hot states suffered premature battery aging, or is the apparent loss in capacity down to a malfunction in the Leaf’s dashboard display?

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Nissan Launches Global Leaf Advisory Board For Better Electric-Car Understanding

Green Car Reports

For the past few months, Nissan has been investigating cases of premature battery aging and lost range in its Leaf electric car, particularly in hot climates like Arizona.

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EV news: Busting out all over

Electric Auto Association

The automaker announced new details about its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the Solterra, to be out next year. Tesla climate control. Lion Electric brings green jobs come to Illinois Canadian EV bus maker Lion Electric Company has set Joliet as the site of its first-ever manufacturing plant in the U.S.

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Despite AZ Woes, Most Nissan Leaf Batteries Fine, Survey Shows

Green Car Reports

Last summer wasn't easy for Nissan or its electric car, the Leaf. A spate of owners in Arizona discovered they were quickly losing battery capacity, far earlier than Nissan suggested it might happen--the hot climate was playing havoc with battery life.

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