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Survey Finds Potential EV Customers Would Trade Range for Price

Green Car Congress

Electric car maker THINK released results of a customer survey that found that 50% of potential EV buyers responding would be willing to accept 70-80 miles range if it reduced the cost of the vehicle by $5,000. The survey also indicated that potential electric vehicle customers would be willing to pay more for extended range.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Then there are a slew of fully electric small vehicles that are pinning their hopes on eco-conscious city dwellers who may not want to spend much more than $25,000 on a new technology. Which has the longest range? A: Think Global’s Think City. It costs about $30,000. D: Myers Motors’ NmG.

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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. Follow us on Twitter!

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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. It eliminates waiting in lines or out of order machinery and gives you the benefit of your vehicles full range right from your doorstep.