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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Green Car Congress

Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

As if one partner would buy two new cars – a significant purchase – for her and him as a complete surprise. The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

EV Central

But which is the better buy? There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Sure, the EV6 is slightly faster, but in real terms, you’re unlikely to notice. 60-100km/h 1.74

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. The UK is, theoretically, coming down firm. This could rewrite the near future of EVs in the UK.

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

Should I Buy an Electric Car?” In the second session, “We’ll offer guidance on how to make the right decision when buying an EV,” said Hartman. We’ve got different skill sets, so we ‘re a great team.” “The That’s the local college extension program at Southern Oregon University (SOU), and we’re co-sponsoring a class on EVs.”

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TWAICE battery analytics platform promises enormously valuable insights at every point in a battery’s lifecycle

Charged EVs

Charged spoke with co-founder Michael Baumann about the many applications of his company’s battery analytics platform. Charged : Tell us about the origins of the company. Charged : What exactly is the product? Charged : Taking a step back, how do you get the core data? Michael Baumann: That’s a very good question.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

Creative Greenius

No one needs to buy another new gas powered car. Keep your old car, or buy an inexpensive used car. The Plug-Ins are coming and you should wait till they get here before buying your next new car. Otherwise you’ll just be buying a dinosaur that you’ll have to pay to convert or dispose of. Save your money.

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