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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

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But its technological advantages are settled: With an EPA-rated range of up to 837 km ( 520 miles ), the Lucid Air sedan can travel farther on a charge, and charge faster, than any EV in history. Every buyer is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, pushing the most-affordable Air to $71,400. ton luxury sedan?

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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Like gasoline cars, the EPA range rating, which is sort of the one that everybody quotes, has two parts. But as of this spring, the average new vehicle sold in America—across everything from large pickup trucks to small economy hatchbacks—the average transaction price was $42,000. GM has plans—for an electric Hummer of all things.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Like gasoline cars, the EPA range rating, which is sort of the one that everybody quotes, has two parts. But as of this spring, the average new vehicle sold in America—across everything from large pickup trucks to small economy hatchbacks—the average transaction price was $42,000. GM has plans—for an electric Hummer of all things.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. Reply ↓ ↑ report 19 Billy 9:27AM (4/10/2009) Sure, modular swappable battery packs make excellent sense. Takes the car companies out the battery business. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9