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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in. This should give a much needed boost to the electric car market. Size and Seating Capacity: The small size of an electric car means that it is not meant for the entire family.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Or Cell phone companies agreeing on all cellphone using a mini-usb plug. China demanded this a few years ago for their market, and it was implemented quickly. This SAE spec would make it so you could go to a gas station and they would have the proper voltage and plug for your car. Neutral EGOvoruhk @ Apr 19th 2009 6:50PM Damn Apple!

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Think of a battery in laptops.