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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

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). If you start and stop frequently, you will get an average of an hour of riding before needing to recharge. What’s not so good? Still, we would have appreciated some visibility. Razor E100 specs.

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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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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. This reduces wear and tear on the brake pads and also helps recharge the vehicle to provide longer range.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. Newsletter Vol. 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction?

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Gotrax GXL V2 Review: A budget-friendly beginner e-scooter

Green Authority

The GXL V2 is fun for neighborhood trips, provides 12 miles per charge, and performs best on flat pavement. Fast charge time: Recharging the Gotrax GXL V2’s battery takes no longer than 3-4 hours, depending on how depleted it is. Range: 12 miles (~19 km) on a single charge. mph makes it ideal for new and younger riders.

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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. miles (65 km) of range on a single charge, I found I rarely had to plug in my scooter between trips, and even then, it wouldn’t take more than an hour to top up the battery. What’s good?

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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. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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