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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, women ignored trucks and frequently opted for something less financially cumbersome. However, much of its novel features have become standard equipment on many modern automobiles. But there was so much overlap that it’s really only worth focusing on the differences. Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, women ignored trucks and frequently opted for something less financially cumbersome. However, much of its novel features have become standard equipment on many modern automobiles. But there was so much overlap that it’s really only worth focusing on the differences. Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. by Lars Vercelli.

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EV special III / Opinion / Hybrid & Electric / Themes / Welcome - Minds in Motion

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But in our next article, his colleagues warned us not to rush. TNT currently uses one EV truck in Eindhoven and one EV van in Rotterdam, linked to the Rotterdam Climate initiative. I The automobile industry only needs a hand to get over the first expensive hurdle. Our two Dutch trucks can teach us more on how to get there.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And we all won’t be driving a Prius either – I’ll have my electric pickup truck in a few years too. As the average American travels less than 40 miles per day, electric transportation can and will handle our daily transportation needs and provide the reliability and convenience we have come to expect from our automobiles.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Most days, most cars are going to have lots of extra battery capacity,” said Mr. Kempton, noting that on average, American automobiles get driven for just one hour each day. railways replacing cars and trucks, weatherizing homes, etc.), In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations. ’s power generation, he said.

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