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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Mikey G 3:10PM (4/23/2009) If Chrysler, Tesla, Fisker and the rest of these companies would stop wasting time developing 2 seater electric sports cars and start building the hybrids that people need for kids, groceries and everyday life for everyday people they would be much better off.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. To achieve a long driving range and good performance requires a battery packthat is both expensive and hefty. Both companies will offer a range of electricvehicles for public sale from 2012.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Even as EVs use larger batteries to allow longer range, these and other improvements will further increase life cycle advantage over ICE vehicles. When EV batteries degrade enough to be unsuitable for cars (about 70% capacity remaining), they are re-used for electricity storage.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Even as EVs use larger batteries to allow longer range, these and other improvements will further increase life cycle advantage over ICE vehicles. When EV batteries degrade enough to be unsuitable for cars (about 70% capacity remaining), they are re-used for electricity storage.