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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

And oil only seems cheap. Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. And the first plug-in cars mass-produced in the USA in a century will go on sale this fall. But let’s realize: defending our nation is never cheap.

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Will green cars put industry on road to profit?

Green Cars News

In May 2008, Toyota saw its Prius hybrid car turn it towards profitability in America and it scrapped plans to build a sport utility truck plant in Tupelo, Mississippi and chose to build a Prius plant there instead. While sales of vehicles slumped all around in the US, it was the fuel efficient cars that took arguably the biggest hit.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

It’ll be on sale in 2025, possibly as the A9 e-Tron. Chevrolet Bolt EUV – SUV version of Bolt hatchback on sale in America but unlikely in Australia. Dacia Spring – Renault-owned budget brand aims to create the cheapest electric car on sale in Europe with the Spring. Chery has big plans for Australia.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

After an ultra-competitive e-bike selling year in 2023, we’re still seeing some great sales into early 2024. Fortunately, we’ve found some excellent options for cheap electric bikes that can still save you some serious dough. means you can bring this high-value e-bike with you in a car or truck. For years, the $999 Lectric XP 3.0

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

Even though the holidays are behind us, many e-bike companies are still running incredible sales coming off an ultra-competitive e-bike selling year in 2023. Fortunately, we’ve found some excellent options for cheap electric bikes that can still save you some serious dough. For years, the $999 Lectric XP 3.0 and its previous 1.0

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. An (expected) high price tag. Then I can keep my current quad cab truck for when I need to move more people or haul stuff.

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Smart Grids, Electric Vehicles: A Financial Win-Win for All -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles [EV], plug-in hybrids [PHEV] and fuel cell vehicles [FCV] at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency.

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