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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

I’ve come along to help with the buying/selling bit (I’m a car person) as it’s relocating from NSW to QLD, and my accountant – let’s call him Alan – doesn’t know how all this public charging stuff works. Porsche’s official economy figure is 26.2kWh/100km, which has always seemed pessimistic.

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Tips: Maximizing Your Hybrid’s Fuel Economy

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. One of the best ways to do that is by maximizing your fuel economy. Below, you will find some of the best ways to improve the fuel economy of your hybrid right now so you can save even more money with an already economical vehicle. Ways To Boost MPG & Save Money. Keep It Light.

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

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Weighing the Appeal Versus the Harsher Reality. Don’t be wowed by the deal.

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QOTD: Will EV Shift Force People to Hold On to ICE Vehicles?

The Truth About Cars

A chief scientist at Toyota has said that forcing people to buy EVs could actually make them want to keep their internal-combustion engine vehicles longer. The whole article is worth a read (and covers some ground that should be familiar to regular TTAC readers). But I want to ask you -- is Gill Pratt right? Sound off below.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

Get Electric Vehicle

We have been telling you the benefits and advantages of electric vehicles and the positive impact they are going to make on our economy and environment. ’ But when the question of buying an electric vehicle pops up, some of us are still can’t make a decision, and it’s not our fault. Let us explore them one by one. #1.

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What Dealers Need To Teach EV Salespeople & Customers (Part 3)

CleanTechnica EVs

This article is part of a series. You buy an EV that says it has 250 miles of range. You can find Part 1 here. Real World EV Range Picture this: you’re a first-time EV buyer. The next town with a rapid charger is 240 miles away, and your parents live there. So, you pack […].

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Toyota struggles with lack of demand for their newest EV in Japan

Teslarati

Despite Japan’s long history in the automotive industry, the country has been hesitant to adopt electric vehicles , especially compared to other developed economies. What do you think of the article? Toyota has halved the leasing fee and applied a roughly 10% discount to the lease-exclusive Toyota BZ4X in Japan.

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