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Tesla releases updated Radio Flyer Cyberquad for Kids in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla’s previously recalled Cyberquad for Kids has been re-launched as a new model in the U.S., The Cyberquad for Kids includes a steel frame, a 500-watt motor offering speeds up to 10 mph, a 36-volt lithium-ion battery offering up to 15 miles of range per charge, LED headlights and taillights and more.

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The Top 7 EV Home Chargers That You Should Consider Buying

Get Electric Vehicle

Charging adapters taking power from the grid are a must-have item for everyone who owns an Electric vehicle or a hybrid. Public and commercial charging infrastructure companies are struggling to keep up as plug-in electric vehicles become a larger part of the automobile industry. Why do we need home charging stations ?

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Hyundai throws the gauntlet against Tesla and Ford, declares itself as EV charging leader

Teslarati

This try-and-buy program is a notable show of confidence, and one which Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, believes would bring loyal customers to Hyundai’s electric vehicle lineup. . We do expect that they’ll transition from try to buy,” he said. .

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2012 Chevrolet Volt V 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Which Is Cheaper To Drive?

Green Car Reports

If you need a plug-in car that is capable of traveling long distances between charges but can’t afford the 300-miles per charge option offered by the 2012 Tesla Model S, the chances are you’re looking at buying a plug-in hybrid.

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Got a 2011 Chevy Volt? Check Your 110V Charge Cable

All Cars Electric

If you’re thinking of buying a 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, then you’re probably already aware that its 16 kilowatt-hour battery pack is much smaller than the battery packs normally found in pure electric cars.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. starting next year.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. In addition, charging an EV costs significantly less than filling up a gas tank, making EVs a more affordable option in the long run. One of the main drawbacks of EVs is that they take longer to charge than it takes to fuel up a gasoline-powered car.