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Texas reinstates incentives for electric and alternative fuel cars

Green Car Reports

After a three-year hiatus, Texas has reinstated purchase rebates for plug-in electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles. Texans who buy electric cars after Sept. Buyers of fuel-cell cars.

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Rasmussen Poll Finds 48% Likely To Buy Alternative Fuel Car Within Next 10 Years

Green Car Congress

A new Rasmussen poll found that 48% of Americans are likely to purchase a car that runs on something other than gasoline within the next ten years; 45% say they are not likely to purchase an alternative fuel car. Within those findings, 22% say will very likely purchase an alternative fuel car, with 13% not at all likely.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Majority of Brits considering switching to alternative fuel cars

Green Cars News

The majority of Brits would consider buying or leasing an alternative fuel car in the next two years, according to new research. Electric cars Hydrogen fuel Hybrid cars LPG Editor Pick'

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

The last thing you need is an expensive car wasting away in the garage. Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Brand, Age and Model of the Car. The performance, aesthetics, features and durability of high-performance sports cars are not uniform. Don’t be wowed by the deal.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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Buying an electric car can increase fuel use allowed by CAFE rules

Green Car Reports

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say incentives to sell alternative-fuel vehicle in federal laws could potentially create a short-term rise in fuel consumption and emissions from major automakers' new vehicles.

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