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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. That’s partly due to the weight; the electric XC40 is a whopping 900 pounds heavier than the AWD gasoline version.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Will Drive Electric Model S From LA To NY

Green Car Reports

The problem with battery electric cars is that you can''t take them on long trips, because they take so long to recharge. Would a trip from Los Angeles to New York City in an electric car perhaps refute that statement? Or so goes the common wisdom, anyhow.

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Electric-Car Charging In The Heart Of New York: How Easy?

Green Car Reports

Our recent test of a 2012 Mitsubishi 'i' electric minicar was actually the first time we've tested a pure battery electric car in New York City. While the relatively short distances covered in NYC would seem well suited to plug-in cars, there's the big issue of recharging.

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Walgreens Installs DC Rapid Electric Car Chargers ?Where Practical?

Green Car Reports

You may already know that pharmaceuticals giant Walgreens is installing as many as 800 electric car charging stations at its branches throughout New York City, Houston, Dallas Fort-Worth and Chicago.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

Green Car Congress

Cuomo announced that more than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the State’s Drive Clean Rebate was launched one year ago. The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

Green Car Congress

million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. The plan will allow electric car owners to drive the length of the state without having to exit to recharge. Recently, the Governor announced a $4.2-million

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

Green Car Congress

million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. The plan will allow electric car owners to drive the length of the state without having to exit to recharge. Recently, the Governor announced a $4.2-million

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