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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

If this is your first e-bike or you have never done any hands-on bicycle maintenance before, prepare for a learning curve. The little things: Ride1Up has gone the extra mile with the final touches. The battery is rated for 30-50 miles of range, but using too much throttle can eat into your supply.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The steel frame and deck make it durable to ride, and simple components won’t require much maintenance. Slow uphill: If you thought ten miles per hour was slow, just wait until you try to take the Razor E100 uphill. miles (10 km). What’s good? Sturdy build: The Razor E100 is built to last. What’s not so good?

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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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Electric scooter tires explained: Types, treads, and sizes

Green Authority

They offer a low-maintenance and puncture-proof option but tend not to have less traction than pneumatic tires. Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn-out tires are crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable riding experience. FAQs Q: How long do electric scooter tires last?

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

While conventional gasoline-powered vehicles (sometimes called internal combustion engines (ICE)) run on gasoline that emits carbon monoxide and other gases into the environment, EVs burn fewer and cleaner emissions per mile. Electric cars store their energy in a lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric engine. Check coolant levels.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

ev-data.com : Electric vehiclemarket research and consultancy EV EmissionAnalysis: per-mile power plant emissions for EVs. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know. V is for Voltage: electricscooters {Returnto top of page} Misc. EVInformation Sites DarrylMcMahons EV History Page : You name it, its here.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why pay $40K for a GM volt… which will look nothing more than a Malibu anyway and only get 40 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in. For $50k you can get a Tesla sedan which will get hundreds of miles strictly on electric. April 17, 2009 2:00 pm Link Re: “…then go another 200 miles, great for long trips i’m sure.&#

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