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Do We Really Need Public Charging Stations?

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The modern EV batteries offer a minimum of 200 miles range. A typical commutator drives only 40-50 miles a day. The new generation of more than 200-mile-range EVs can be charged at home or work. Thus charging at night costs between 8 and 16 cents per kilowatt-hour, or around 2 to 4 cents every mile covered.

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UK’s largest car club formed as City Car Club buys WhizzGo

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The deal also allows City Car Club to expand their corporate membership base, a key growth area identified by the business. Finlayson added: “WhizzGo has been very successful at achieving a richer mix of corporate members, allowing them to maximise utilisation of cars. per hour and each booking comes with 50 miles free petrol per day.

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The UK’s first 4 seater ‘all electric’ production car

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The Electric Car Corporation Plc (ECC) today announced the launch of the UK’s first 4 seater, ‘all electric’ production car. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car. Interest in the C1 ev’ie is expected to be high.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range.

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The UK’s first 4 seater ‘all electric’ production car

Green Cars News

The Electric Car Corporation Plc (ECC) today announced the launch of the UK’s first 4 seater, ‘all electric’ production car. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car. Interest in the C1 ev’ie is expected to be high.

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Do plug-in hybrids have a future? The Green Piece

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Michael O’Brien, the company’s US corporate manager, believes there are “serious challenges” towards making plug-ins and electric vehicles viable and has expressed concern about range, cost and charging times. Since the majority of drivers travel less than 40 miles a day, there would be little or no use of petroleum.

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How does leasing an electric car work?

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When you lease a car, a finance company effectively buys it from the manufacturer and leases it to you for the duration of your contract. This is a good way to get finance on a car if you don’t have the funds to buy it outright at the start, with a manageable initial payment followed by regular monthly rentals throughout your contract.