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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Established in 2008, it has already converted eight Lotuses, and is working on five VW Golfs. The cost of ownership for EVs is still quite high. The cost of batteries is not a problem when this is organized in the right way. The longer term plan is to import electric cars. ECE is funded by its founders and private investors.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. While the average cost per Level 2 parking space was estimated to be around $5,400, several approached $17,000 or more. Two obstacles stood in his way.