EV Adoption

JUNE 14, 2021

The fast acceleration capability of electric vehicles was a key component to reducing the “golf cart” image of EVs that existed before the Tesla Model S emerged in 2012. What we need are compelling reasons for people to buy an EV — and Ford has nailed it with its F-150 Lightning.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 29, 2021

Wait, you might be thinking to yourself, what about the Tesla Model S which single-handedly changed the image of EVs from glorified golf carts into fast as all heck, 300+-mile range, aspirational computers on wheels? Less maintenance/Lower TCO. While the F-150 hybrid also has Pro Power Onboard, the Lightning has more power (9.6

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Duh, heres our $40K volt, buy it please? The first law of technology: "Never buy anything with a low serial number."

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58