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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

Green Car Congress

A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

The modern electric car is cost-effective and at the same time it has lower maintenance cost. Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in. Ownership Cost: Gone are the days when buying an electric car would mean paying a fortune for it.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. On EV Life, you can see personalized recommendations for any car you’re considering.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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A thinking person should ask, “How did the Leaf owner travel the unaccounted miles, the ones that were not e-miles?” It can do this with little disruption to the way homes and industry purchase and use energy today. We can set a goal to have every new vehicle purchased be a PHEV. But the real story is yet to be told.

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