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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

The Truth About Cars

Besides the heavy batteries, EVs have gained weight because they are over-engineered for safety, according to experts. "No There is over-engineering, and it's being done to ensure that if something does go wrong that lives won't be in jeopardy." The average age of cars on U.S. roads is now at record highs (12.5

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the current state of American public transportation a grade of D- and says today’s $176 billion investment backlog is expected to grow to $250 billion through 2029. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. I blame management but it is sad that the engineers and union workers are going to get hurt too.

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