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Ford 2017 trends report: disruption the status quo, “never more difficult” to find objective information

Green Car Congress

An abundance of choice matched with uncertainty in the marketplace is bringing about a reluctance to commit—giving rise to a “sampling society” that prioritizes trying over buying. Sustainability Blues (2014): The 2014 trend book addressed the world’s increasing concerns about water. This trend has not subsided.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

EV Adoption

This of course is not a good thing as this practice wastes the benefit of the battery in the PHEV and simply adds weight and complexity. And perhaps most annoying, it wastes our precious taxpayer dollars that should be going to EV owners who do plug in. Consumers buying or leasing PHEVs with less than 30 miles of range.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

Baua Electric

If you don’t already have smaller holes in your belt, you’ll probably have to buy a new one. What a waste! But the problem with that is obvious to anyone who has ever read an airport self-help book: All the best life coach gurus say the key common trait among successful people is that they wake up early.

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Preperation

Honda S2000 EV Conversion

Try to read as many books as you can get your hands on and talk to others that have done conversions already. I found the "Convert It" book helpful although it's extremely outdated the basic conversion ideas are still the same. I tried to do as much research as possible before jumping in but it's hard not to. Get a friend to help.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Polestar 2 now available for test drives in select cities – EV automaker Polestar is now allowing prospective customers to book test drives of its Polestar 2 electric fastback. Tesla and GM have already hit the manufacturing cap and consumers seeking to buy those vehicles no longer receive tax credits.

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Kia EV6 & Hyundai Ioniq 5 in India: Welcome to another PR stunt

Plug In India

They will begin taking bookings from May 26. “We will open bookings for the EV6 on May 26 and launch it soon after that.” One of our EV community member has paid Rs 1 lakh booking fee at the Mumbai dealer. But do consider this important point when booking one. This is such a waste.

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Rise of petrol prices boosting sales of electric two-wheelers in India 

Electric Vehicles India

39,357.95 (1 litre per day) in which you can buy Hero Optima HX (single battery) that is costing Rs.53,600, 2 litres per day) you can buy Okinawa Ridge+ at Rs.61,791, 2 litres per day) you can buy Okinawa Ridge+ at Rs.61,791, What you are spending on petrol price Rs.39,357.95 53,600, Hero Optima HX (dual battery) costing Rs.

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