EV Adoption

JUNE 14, 2021

My real point, however, of this short commentary of an article is not about safety and speed – but about reducing carbon emissions. The fast acceleration capability of electric vehicles was a key component to reducing the “golf cart” image of EVs that existed before the Tesla Model S emerged in 2012.

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Carbon Emissions Miles F-150 52

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.” Once Tesla started selling the Model S in 2012, EVs became high-tech accessories, signifying drivers’ cutting-edge status as owners of the latest and coolest automotive technology (something the Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt struggled to convey).

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Hummer GMC GM Market 105

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 4, 2021

I cut the frame and extended it, and then a guy from the DEVC donated a golf cart motor,” he explained. “I Protecting the legacy McNeil, who has been the chapter’s very prolific newsletter editor since 2012, has made sure to do his part to enshrine EV history. We had a special plate for all EV drivers… EV-1, EV-2.

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Colorado Denver Golf Cart Convert 57

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41