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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

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With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. On top of that, the Oregon and the Portland areas already have great access to charging infrastructure; including CHADEMO, which the Leaf still uses.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up. ReachNow is starting to ramp up in Portland, Seattle, Brooklyn and other cities, but ultimately decided to join forces with Daimler’s Car2Go. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises.

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EV Chargers for All!

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“I asked about installing charging stations in our garage and was invited to bring the issue up before the HOA (homeowners association) board, where all good ideas go to die,” he said. Rebecca DeWhitt charges her electric vehicle in the driveway of the Portland, Ore., home she rents on 30 September 2022.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland.