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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

When we think about electric cars, the image of Elon Musk shooting a Tesla into space with a Depeche Mode-like dummy promptly comes to our minds. Li-ion batteries have been around since 1991, but only in 2008 were applied to cars. The first one was, you guessed it right, a Tesla. Looking Back in the Mirror. A New Composition.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

These days, some new releases like the Tesla Model S Long Range boast WLTP ranges above 400 miles. Real world range capabilities of popular EVs: 'Nissan Leaf' = 150 miles 'Peugeot e-2008 GT ' = 155 miles 'Renault Zoe 50kWh' = 195 miles 'Volkwagen ID.3 We repeat, a thing of the past. That’s more than enough for most of us.

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Why NPR Hates Electric Cars - A Greenius Expose

Creative Greenius

He didn’t subtract the maintenance costs you’ll no longer have, including things like smog checks too. Frank didn’t mention the Tesla Roadster or their new Tesla S sedan which will be rolled out next month. Welcome To Plug-In 2008. Electrifying Day at Plug-In 2008. Plugging Plug-Ins, Part II.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

Green Car Congress

Powered by Tesla Motors’ lithium-ion batteries, the chassis is 100% electric, including the HVAC system. FCCC is the first company within the industry to utilize Tesla batteries for commercial applications. The larger messaging center display area enables easier reading of fault codes and maintenance notifications.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

Electric Vehicles India

Last year, it announced that it will boost the energy density of the EV batteries it supplies to Tesla by 20% in the next 5 years. Exide offers complete solutions in areas of equipment selection, battery sizing, optimum room layout, installation, operation and maintenance. Efforts towards electric vehicles revolution.

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