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Kandi’s new collapsible electric golf cart is the latest tiny EV coming for your neighborhood

Baua Electric

In fact, they’re getting much more use away from the golfing green as an alternative to cars in neighborhoods all over the US. Golf carts have wheeled their way out of the fairways, becoming the go-to chariot for zipping around local neighborhoods with a touch of whimsy and practicality. But this little guy?

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

Green Car Congress

C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode.

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Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter with 28-mile range hits new low at $405 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Are you looking for a way to get around the city, neighborhood, or commute to work without using any gas or oil? With 28 miles of range per charge and the ability to travel up to 18 MPH. The post Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter with 28-mile range hits new low at $405 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Segway’s refurb Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter falls to new low of $229 in New Green Deals

Electrek

While we typically see more premium electric scooters come in at around $400 or more, today we’re taking a look at the Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus that’s on sale for $229. more… The post Segway’s refurb Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter falls to new low of $229 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Meet the e-bike. A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph and can go 20 -100 miles on a single charge. Sounds too good to be true, right? Think again.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

Green Car Congress

The total number of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)—low-speed street-legal electric vehicles—on the world’s roadways will grow from 479,000 in 2011 to 695,000 by 2017, a 45% increase, according to a new forecast by Pike Research. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph). Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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Bureau of Reclamation buys 27 e-ride electric utility vehicles for Grand Coulee Dam

Green Car Congress

The Bureau of Reclamation this fall purchased 27 electric utility vehicles for use at the Grand Coulee Dam. We’re trying to introduce these electric vehicles as a way to offset our current gas fleet vehicles. The EUVs are designed to handle a 1000-pound payload and reach a top speed of 25 mph (i.e.,

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