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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. While electric vehicles are environmentally friendly, their complex drivetrain and costly battery packs make them more expensive compared to traditional petrol/diesel cars.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. Electric cars store their energy in a lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric engine. What Are the Benefits of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles?

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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The system continually adjusts the ratio between the steering wheel and the road wheels in the following scenarios: City-driving speeds: an electric motor and gearing system contained within the steering wheel adds to the driver’s inputs so that fewer turns of the wheel are required to park or negotiate tight turns and T-junctions.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Nissan Motor Co., Along with the mid-term NGP 2010 plan, originally announced in December 2006, Nissan is reviewing its long-term CO 2 emissions-reduction scenarios. This unit provides cleaner emissions and utilizes half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts.

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