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Blind Man Drives Prius, With A Little Help From Google (Video)

Green Car Reports

Steve Mahan got into a Toyota Prius hybrid, drove to the dry cleaner's, picked up some clothes he'd left to be cleaned, and drove home. The trip was about a mile and a half. He did it, though, with a little help from Google. Steve Mahan is legally blind. He's lost 95 percent of his vision.

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Four Motiv electric shuttle buses deployed in one-year demo in Mountain View, CA

Green Car Congress

Google is funding the bus service for the community. The vehicle can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge, and will offer quiet, comfortable rides to the city’s residents. The buses were manufactured by Motiv Power Systems of Foster City, using funds from the California Energy Commission (CEC).

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. This will allow the grid to draw renewable energy from cars and vans which are plugged in, with their batteries replenished when energy is cleaner at off-peak times. That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

The vehicle you see here is what has been on sale for a year or two, the quad-motor AWD with 835 horsepower and 908 lb-ft of torque, up to 328 miles of range, and a claimed 3.0-second It does, however, limit the overall range on a full charge to around 274 miles, which requires selecting the “Conserve” mode on the center touchscreen.&

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Commercial Real Estate and EV Charging

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Most people have short commutes, about 16 miles each way. Our Exceed DC 30 kW Quick Charger (sometimes called a wallbox) provides miles “in a hurry.” They then select their preferred payment method, including Tap and Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. So, cheaper AC or Level 2 EV chargers with 32A output are plenty.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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For instance, while an average gas-powered car can reach up to 482 km ( 300 miles ) on a full tank, most electric models have a range of 200-490 km (124-304 miles) on a single charge. You can see these clearly in EV charging maps like Open Charge Map , PlugShare , Chargemap or even Google Maps.

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Why Restaurants With EV Charging Stations Are a Step Ahead

EV Connect

Restaurants with level 2 chargers could add 15-25 miles of range to a customer’s vehicle over a lunch break, and those that opt for a faster level 3 chargers could even provide a full recharge before a customer has to return to work. You can also use the program to attract new customers with e-vouchers and coupon codes.