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After more than 1000 charges Volkswagen’s solid-state electric car battery cells retained 95 percent of the original capacity

EV Central

Volkswagen has announced that laboratory testing of its next-generation solid-state batteries has revealed that they will be capable of providing energy for more than 500,000km of driving without any loss of range. EV FAQ: All your electric car questions answered READ MORE: Will my battery go flat if I leave my EV parked for too long?

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About JDM Cars What does JDM stand for? JDM stands for “Japanese Domestic Market,” referring to vehicles originally designed and manufactured for sale in Japan. Yes, one of the appeals of owning a JDM car is the wide range of aftermarket customization options available.

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Segway Ninebot Max Review: A reliable long-range commuter scooter

Green Authority

With an impressive 40 miles of range, durable components, and three different riding modes, it certainly has a lot going for it. Excellent range: Offering 40.4 The range is especially appealing to long-distance travelers who don’t want to worry about having to stop and recharge. But is it the best bang for your buck?

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). PHEVs might one day actually help reduce it by providing power from parked PHEVs batteries during daytime hours (see Vehicle-to-Grid in our FAQ).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.

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