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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Electric energy produced by thermal, wind, hydro or solar power plants do not cause any pollution either. This modern marvel has actually been around for quite some time. Pretty futuristic, huh!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. EspaƱol HD Mobile Engadget Engadget Engadget Web Images Video News Local RSS Feed Contact us Tip us on news!

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

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For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Of course, everything has its drawbacks and one problem with charging at home is that it is not an option available for some city dwellers. They have several stations already built and plan on thousands more.