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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, can charge through the same 240V charging station that other EVs use. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work? Hybrid vs. Electric: Which Is Greener?

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. You dont have to plug it in.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

Ontario's Ban on Electric Cars. Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. Powered exclusively by an electric battery. ? Thank you From.

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. See also: Electric Auto Assn. On the highway, it runs just like any other Prius, with the gasoline engine doing most of the work -- and the extra batteries kicking in to improve performance at ALL speeds. Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Here’s the truth about CO2 emissions across the lifecycle of new cars

EV Central

Social media is awash with misinformation and unsubstantiated claims that electric cars are actually worse for the environment because of the manufacturing of heavy battery packs, many with materials that are difficult to mine. The emissions vary wildly, largely due to the differing electricity production. Not everyone is convinced.

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Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather: Stay Ahead of Range Loss

Electric Driver

Electric vehicles can face some challenges in cold weather due to the impact of temperature on their batteries. Unlike traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, EVs are powered by electric motors that run on electricity stored in their batteries.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? See our Global Warming page.

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