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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). There was no NEV legislation on the books that made it legal,” White said. “I Folks take their boats to a list of spots on the coast to pick-up a playing card. Our house was very popular because we always had hot showers and cold beer.”

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Greenius Weekend Update

Creative Greenius

But we’re not going to let what’s coming harsh our mellow this fine weekend which we start with a fridge full of Trader Joe’s delights, a list of cool and happening things to do, and a fierce dedication to having as much fun as humanly possible in all the ways we’re famous for.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. And if the battery has to be recharged at a public charging station, the driver is given a choice of available stations in the neighborhood.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

And the more they do that, the vehicles are actually not road-legal—they’re violating the axle weight limits. It’s in the pavement at a bus stop in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Bob Kacergis: If you look at the bus market, the strategy of these [OEMs] is what I call the big bus strategy. You don’t see it.