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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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’ 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. Today we are going to discuss the facts and figures which will hopefully help you to make a wise decision for the question, Is it the right time to buy an electric car? Your driving pattern.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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MYTH 2: EV drivers suffer from range anxiety. BUSTED: EV automobiles today can travel 200 to 300+ miles on a charge. Range anxiety has been replaced by “charge anxiety,” the concern about finding an available charger when it’s needed.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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The studies also showed older drivers—those most likely to buy autos with infotainment systems—are much more distracted than younger drivers when giving voice commands. AAA formerly was known as the American Automobile Association. The ratings. The previous Utah-AAA studies devised a five-point scale: mild distraction.

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An inside look at how utilities view EVs: expanding electricity sales without adding new customers

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So, investing on a break-even or a loss leader basis for Level 2 or 3 charging stations is a good thing, because it removes some of the range anxiety that people have, which is a barrier to adoption. Once you remove that concern, we forecast seeing an influx in vehicles. And I’m happy to share that that forecast has held true.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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kWh hours per mile) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); with the range extender, this figure increases to 0.135 kWh/km. The battery gives the car a range in everyday conditions of 130 – 160 kilometers (81 – 99 miles) when fully charged from a conventional domestic power socket, BMW i Wallbox or public charging station.

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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? Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. I know this and I speak for them.

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