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Survey Finds Potential EV Customers Would Trade Range for Price

Green Car Congress

One hundred miles range has long been considered a customer requirement for full-functioning, highway-capable electric vehicles. The survey also indicated that potential electric vehicle customers would be willing to pay more for extended range. —Richard Canny, THINK CEO.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Think of a battery in laptops.