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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). A similar study examining Loveland, Colo. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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There’s a parallel with smartphones, which barely existed in 2010, but are now owned by 85% of American adults. While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. However, there may be work to do in weaning traditional (i.e.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. GM’s EV Sales Since 2010. By comparison, in 2020 Tesla sold an estimated 242,713 units in North America (US and Canada).

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline. The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. Hydrogen prices fluctuate in a broader range than gasoline or electricity.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay. The new kid on the block Who/What Is Polestar?

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. Why pay $40K for a GM volt… which will look nothing more than a Malibu anyway and only get 40 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in. How about using a competition sailplane for comparison, instead? April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM.

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