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3 Great Ways to Look After an Electric Car

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Electric cars are getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. They’re not just great for the environment, but they could be great for your bank account, too. You’ll still need to look after an electric car, though, and this can be relatively different to taking care of a more traditional one.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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After purchasing a Tesla Model 3 in December 2019 and putting it to work in February 2020 , Westport PD spokespeople said that the all-electric sedan has already exceeded expectations for performance , cost savings, and environmental benefits. Reduced maintenance. It is one example of how an EV saves on maintenance.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Electric cars can cut your insurance. Electric Cars.

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How to Save Money When Leasing a Van

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It’s also important to consider the length of your lease and any additional fees, such as insurance or maintenance costs. Shorter routes might move you towards some of the new electric offerings, which promise lower fuel and maintenance costs. However, don’t stop there.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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Ella talks you through all you need to know about this new electric van from Peugeot. For those that don’t know us, we have made it our mission since 2008 to help businesses and individuals make the successful transition to electric vehicles. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port. First impressions.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM In Li-ion batteries, Li ions (Li + ) leave the cathode during charging and move through the electrolyte and separator to intercalate into the anode. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008.

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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 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. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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