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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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EV Batteries: The Basics Electric cars are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are more energy dense than the lead-acid batteries found in internal combustion engines or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries found in some hybrids. So the question remains: How long can you expect your EV battery to last?

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Additionally, I had a close frind out in California that just about creamed in his pants when he was able to lease one. they only developed it because California forced them with the 0 emission law, and the MOMENT the car and oil lobbyist and lawyers were able to kill the car, GM recalled every EV1 and destroyed them.

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