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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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Preparing for Real World Encounter with a New Electric Vehicle. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us, and many people are beginning to agree. However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty' —Michael D.

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Ernst Young Survey Finds Roughly 60% of Chinese Consumers Would Consider Purchasing a Plug-in Vehicle

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Chinese consumers led in their consideration of a plug-in vehicle purchase. According to a new survey by Ernst & Young’s Global Automotive Center, roughly 60% of respondents in China said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle. Tags: China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Surveys.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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In conjunction with the Memorandum, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a pilot project to incorporate electric vehicles and technologies into the Federal fleet. GSA announced its initial purchase of more than 100 electric vehicles for a vehicle pilot. GSA purchase.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

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Tesla Supercharger (Source: Tesla) Many EV drivers carry over habits from driving gasoline cars when they charge EVs, but that leads to wasted time, inconvenience, and range anxiety, according to a new study. Refueling with gasoline takes only a few minutes, and one has to drive to or stop at a gas station.

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Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

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According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines. Hybrid Electric.