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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Carbon Edition $42,180. Carbon Edition $44,080. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The limited storage behind the raised third row becomes a very useful space when that row is dropped. Sport $35,060.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

According to Ceder, the compound, known as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), has a crystal structure that creates “perfectly sized tunnels for lithium to move through,&# allowing the team to reach “ridiculously fast charging rates.&# » See also: Nissan Planning Electric Car Battery Plant in Portugal » Get Gas 2.0

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Another reason to quit carbon (32) Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars (28) EEStor comes up with an Earth Day announcement - its "a huge milestone" (26) Greenlings: Can I run a car on natural gas? (25)

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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We continue to look for energy-efficient replacement vehicles for our aging fleet as we explore ways to reduce our transportation-related carbon emissions," said Sam Pulcrano, Vice President-Sustainability, U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Another reason to quit carbon (32) Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars (28) EEStor comes up with an Earth Day announcement - its "a huge milestone" (26) Greenlings: Can I run a car on natural gas? (25)

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are likely many benefits to home charging that ought to make this the most popular option and here well cover the three "c"s: convenience, cost, and carbon-control. Companies like ECOtality are already working with Nissan, which seems to have given up on battery swapping. It works with current customer habits quite well.