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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. Google Inc. Bright Automotive.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

The first wave of electric car buying is expected to begin around December, when Nissan introduces the Leaf, a five-passenger electric car that will have a range of 100 miles on a fully charged battery and be priced for middle-class families. Tags: EV Chargers. If electric cars do take off, consumers and society could benefit.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Some consumers have shied away from electric and hybrid models under the assumption that EV ownership comes with a hefty price tag. For instance, while an average gas-powered car can reach up to 482 km ( 300 miles ) on a full tank, most electric models have a range of 200-490 km (124-304 miles) on a single charge.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

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Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 He cites a number of studies that have shown that a majority of motorists drive less than 40 miles per day during the week. Tags: evdriven. STORY TOOLS Digg this!

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. It ispleasingly quick but will still only manage 150 miles between charges, muchless than a tank of petrol, even if it costs only £1.50 to charge overnight.