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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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In Germany prices for the smart fortwo electric drive start at €21,940 (US$23,077)—recommended retail price including 19% VAT. With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 The programmed departure time can be used both for intelligent charging and for the pre-entry climate control.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Fully re-charging the battery using off-peak electricity at current prices will cost around £1.50. Firstly, customers must reside in South East England, within a triangular geographical area joining Andover, Oxford and West London. charging cable. The MINI E driver also pays for the electricity used.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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Series production of Volkswagen’s e-Golf began five months ago in March at Volkswagen’s plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. The e-Golf is currently on sale in Germany, and will be launched late this year or early next year in the US, initially in the ZEV (zero emission vehicle regulation) states (i.e., per 1,000 (Golf BlueMotion) to 6.5

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