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The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks

Cars That Think

EV owners should be urged to charge at night to save not only money and the power grid but “ the world ,” a news headline cries out. Not so fast, exclaim researchers at Stanford University, who state that charging EVs during the day is actually cheaper, better for the grid, and healthier for the environment.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. So, are electric vehicles are still as eco-friendly when the manufacturing process of the car and battery are taken into consideration?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs – here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. Vehicle manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. Manufacturing an Electric Vehicle. Here’s what we discovered.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

While the timing of charging can be handled through the use of these smart meters, this does not preclude the need for upgrading the grid, a project that will save massive numbers of kWh that are currently being wasted due to the incredibly old and cobbled together grid we’ve got now. By Rebecca Kimitch, Staff Writer.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Related Articles Chrysler May Dodge the Banking Bullet Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Group 1 Automotive Inc. Apr 24 09:58 AM | Link | Reply BigJake 35 Comments Looks like American car manufacturers are behind the curve once AGAIN!!!!