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Jay Leno on Elon Musk & EVs: “I think he should get a certain amount of credit for leading the charge”

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Finance about Elon Musk, EVs, and shared why he thinks Elon Musk deserves the credit for EVs being popular today. Finance that his interest in EVs was partially sparked by Elon Musk. “ People would joke about electric [that] they’re slow and whatever it might be. . Jay Leno recently spoke to Yahoo! Leno told Yahoo!

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Tesla’s biggest rival in China: an in-depth look at the $4,200 Wuling HongGuang Mini EV

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Capable of a 62 MPH top speed and only around 75 and 110 miles of range per charge, the vehicle’s base model is available for a respectable $4,200. This car, however, is far from standard and is an economical EV made for short trips, tight finances, and efficiency. They’re just not comparable. kWh battery.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. takes time to build this new market and re-coup their investment.

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