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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

Green Car Congress

No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 million} plug-in electric cars and light trucks that were sold in the United States through December 2019 were still on the road, they would represent only about 0.6% of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.).

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GM promises it can make money on all-electric cars by 2021

Green Car Reports

Toyota's hybrid-electric system, launched in Japan in 1997, likely didn't break even until sometime after the 2004 launch of the second-generation Prius. Long-range battery-electric vehicles are the same, according to analysts and insiders: the question.

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History of Electric Vehicles in India

Get Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles are the future,” You hear it often and we proclaim it all the time. Electric vehicles are eco-friendly and hence a good choice for individuals because they have the proper level of functionality. Do we, however, have any knowledge of the history of electric vehicles?

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Warren Buffett’s BYD vs. Elon Musk’s Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

Back in 2004, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder and chairman of Tesla. Later, in 2008, Warren Buffett invested $232 million for a nearly 10% stake in BYD, a China-based company that makes lithium-ion batteries and electric cars.

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Mahindra Mahindra Takes Majority Stake in REVA Electric Car Co.

Green Car Congress

M&M) is acquiring a majority share in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. will be renamed Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicle Co Ltd. The acquisition will bolster M&M’s current development work, as well as give it a position in the electric car market. Earlier post.)

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2017 Nissan Leaf Renderings: How Conservative Will Design Be?

Green Car Reports

It''s long been acknowledged that the current Nissan Leaf electric car is a radical and distinctive design, just as the landmark 2004 Toyota Prius hybrid was. But some portion of potential buyers, who may be amenable to the benefits of driving a battery-electric vehicle, won''t consider the Leaf because of its "weird" looks.

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Mahindra inaugurates EV plant, describes its vision of “future of mobility”

Green Car Congress

Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Among these are ‘Quick2Charge’, by which the car can be charged in 15 minutes to run 25 km; a personal charging unit called ‘Sun2Car’; and ‘Car 2 Home’ to use energy from the car to power a house. a part of the US$15.4-billion In May 2010, the US $15.4 In May 2010, the US $15.4

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