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ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015

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The uptick in New Jersey sales is over twice as robust as already strong national sales: For the first half of 2017, US consumers bought 38% more plug-in electric vehicles than in the same period in 2016, even though automobile sales are down overall. Interest in these cars is growing.

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TEAM Industries licenses NuVinci continuously variable transmission technology for light vehicle applications

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TEAM is the largest supplier of rubber belt continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) to the All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), Low/Medium Speed Vehicles (LSVs/MSVs), and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) markets, all of which are included in Fallbrook’s license to TEAM.

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US-based EV maker to assemble Republic of India debut with an SUV that guarantees 563 km vary

Baua Electric

The corporate mentioned that it is going to get started production in the neighborhood within the nearest few years. After, the California-based EV startup plans to develop its smaller five-seater electrical automobile PEAR in Republic of India with Foxconn. The SUV is to be had in 3 other variants.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

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 Range anxiety has been replaced by “charge anxiety,” the concern about finding an available charger when it’s needed.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Study the low noise impact of electric vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Charging with a 200-volt power source takes less than six hours, and vehicle driving range exceeds 160 km (99 miles). EV range. >160 Electric scooter (EV-neo).

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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Though we have many short-range and long-range Electric vehicles available in the market right now, the price range between a gasoline car and a long-range electric vehicle is pretty steep. This difference in price is caused by the expensive battery systems a long-range electric car requires. Conclusion.

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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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AAA formerly was known as the American Automobile Association. mile route in Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood as they used voice-commands to dial numbers, call contacts and tune the radio using in-car systems, and to dial numbers, call contacts, choose music and text using smartphones. The ratings. moderate distraction.

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