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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

Green Car Congress

However, the poll also found that a majority (71%) “agrees” (25% strongly/46% somewhat) that “ constantly having to charge electric cars is a pain ” (29% disagree – 7% strongly/22% somewhat).

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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

EV Central

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. READ MORE: Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier READ MORE: Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs READ MORE: EV charging while driving? In fact, it’s getting worse.

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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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HeyBike Mars review: Reliably rugged wherever you go

Green Authority

All I had to do was unfold the bike, align the handlebars, screw in the pedals, and then leave the bike to charge. It also makes charging easier since you can park your bike and bring your battery inside, upstairs, or anywhere with an outlet. You certainly don’t need to be an expert or bring an entire toolkit to this job.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

Teslarati

After four years the Tesla will have saved enough money to buy another Tesla. Other examples are no oil changes, spark plugs, transmission, alternator, water pump, or catalytic converter. The Ford Explorer would be much more expensive, sitting at $120,200. The Westport Police Department outlined several conclusions after the analysis.

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

But for anything longer, you might want to consider bringing a second charged battery to swap in on your journey. Should you buy the Ride1Up 700 Series? If you’re an experienced cyclist who wants a quality e-bike for less than two grand, Ride1up’s 700 series is right up your alley. Ride1Up ships within North America.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. —Jon Lauckner.

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