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Win a copy of the RAC’s new Efficient Driver’s Handbook

Green Cars News

The world of greener motoring and alternative fuels can be a complex and confusing place. As such you may often be left with the feeling that you could do with a handy guide when making that all-important vehicle choice or when you are looking for maintenance tips to help your current car run cleaner.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

With this year’s event focusing heavily on alternative fuels, in particular through the Electric Motor Show, we wanted to show our support and ensure manufacturers could charge their test drive models with the market’s most in-demand EV charger – zappi. Careers – thinking about working in the industry or looking for a change?

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes with these warranties: Hybrid Systems – 10 years/100,000 miles Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Five years/Unlimited miles Anti-perforation – Seven years/Unlimited miles.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

They require all the component parts of the simpler pure battery electric vehicle plus expensive fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems. Hence, they are likely to always have relatively poorer performance, be more expensive in initial purchase, in ongoing maintenance and per kilometre travelled costs. 2015, p127) [1]. .

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Your Questions Answered: How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?

Blink Charging

EV drivers can enjoy tax credits and lower maintenance costs. Automotive journalist John Voelcker told Kelley Blue Book , “A conservative rule of thumb is that an electric car gets 3 to 4 miles per kWh… So divide the total miles you drive each month by 3 to get the kWh you would use monthly. Here’s what the math says.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Feature your company/blog/book Interview a contributor Whats New? Simmons ; "Hot, Flat & Crowded by Thomas L.