EV Adoption

JUNE 14, 2021

Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 The fast acceleration capability of electric vehicles was a key component to reducing the “golf cart” image of EVs that existed before the Tesla Model S emerged in 2012.

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Carbon Emissions Miles F-150 52

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.” Back in the day, the original Hummer H1 was a military vehicle with a light veneer of consumer comfort. The Hummer wasn’t the first of GM’s new Ultium EVs to get the green light for production. Jaw-dropping specs. The 34-month project.

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Hummer GMC GM Market 104

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Duh, heres our $40K volt, buy it please? They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34