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Even misrepresented, Michigan Senator makes case for electric car amid record gas prices

Green Car Reports

According to the reporting from Fox News, one of the most popular news organizations in the U.S., a Michigan Senator bragged about driving an expensive electric car to Washington, D.C., while avoiding gas stations amid historic prices.

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Electrek

As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. more… The post Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one appeared first on Electrek.

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Porsche retires gas-powered Boxster and Cayman in the EU with all-electric model coming

Electrek

The gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models are being discontinued in Europe as an all-electric version approaches its debut.

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Fox News trashes Prince Harry for idling in gas-guzzling SUV, not realizing its an Audi electric SUV

Electrek

Fox News has made a segment on Prince Harry trashing him for “idling in gas-guzzling SUV” at the airport when in fact, he was sitting in Audi e-tron electric SUV. The post Fox News trashes Prince Harry for idling in gas-guzzling SUV, not realizing its an Audi electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz' electric future, greenhouse gas emissions myth busted, fast-charging connectors: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz lays out its electric future with new platforms. A new study busts myths regarding greenhouse gas emissions. Mercedes-Benz provided an update on its electric future. And which EV model will be most compatible with fast-chargers in the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway. Electric vehicles often get bad press about their performance in the cold. In Norway, almost 1 in 4 cars on the road is electric, which makes it easy to adjust per capita.

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Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Electrek

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway.