Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. As part of its selection as the supplier of New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow, Nissan is working with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission electric vehicles as taxis.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For instance, data show that “filling up” an EV at home is cheaper than gas in every single state in the nation, according to one study. The reality is that the variable operating costs of electric vehicles are roughly half that of an internal combustion engine.” Of course, we have a ways to go with awareness.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And, if you consider lifetime costs of owning an EV versus owning a traditional internal combustion car, even if the initial purchase price of the EV is much more than your combustion car and you have to replace a battery for $4,000 after 7-10 years, the EV still costs less to operate.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). "The Volt is a case study. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart.

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