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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Another three are on the West Coast and in Hawaii: Seattle (4), Portland (5), and Honolulu (6). EVs fit into a larger energy-independence initiative in Hawaii since the state can make its own energy and become less reliant on shipping in fuel. High-visibility projects such as the LEAF taxi pilot have helped to raise consumer awareness.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

old question for electric cars – When will electric cars make a real. presence in the world’s two largest passenger car markets (China and the. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40. car’s introduction.

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Best and Worst Drivers by City

The Truth About Cars

QuoteWizard analyzed over six million car insurance quotes from drivers in the 70 largest cities in America with a focus on the number of speeding tickets, citations (other moving violations), overall accidents, and DUIs. Mass transit and a surplus of taxi services also help to mitigate drunk driving after the sun goes down.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Power , for instance, indicate that while 27 percent of potential car shoppers are “very likely” to consider an EV as their next purchase, only 17 percent of renters indicate the same level of interest. Even used gasoline-powered cars are averaging a monthly car payment of around $525. Consumer surveys from J.D. households.

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Better Place Debuts EV Services Platform and Partners at Frankfurt Motor Show

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A screenshot of Better Place’s in-car EV services software, code-named AutOS, introduced at Frankfurt. Inside the car, Better Place manages the vehicle’s energy plan through an on-board computing platform, code-named “AutOS.” Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Flextronics.

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The Reality of Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The EV discussion groups take this up and, with huge amounts of optimism, tell us that we will soon have the ability to instantly charge our electric cars at home or on the highway. A rule of thumb would suggest that a car such as this gets about 5 miles of range for each kilowatt hour of energy taken from the battery.