EV Adoption

JUNE 29, 2021

Wait, you might be thinking to yourself, what about the Tesla Model S which single-handedly changed the image of EVs from glorified golf carts into fast as all heck, 300+-mile range, aspirational computers on wheels? Less maintenance/Lower TCO. Ford Intelligent Power. Image Source: Ford. kW) versus 7.2 kW with the Hybrid model.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. — Larry 4.

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