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Electric car owners could ‘pay more than combustion car owners’ for long journeys

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Electric car owners could face paying more to recharge than it costs to refuel a diesel car, as the Government removes subsidies for charging points. Speaking on the Radio 4 show, You and Yours, Transport Minister, Baroness Kramer confirmed that the support for the installation and maintenance of [.]. Electric cars'

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Smith Electric powers ahead with utility truck

Green Cars News

It has a top speed of 50mph and the Altec AT37-G allows for electric utility line maintenance and installation with a maximum height of 37.8ft. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Altec Industries electric utility truck Pacific Gas and Electricity Company Smith Electric Vehicles.

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Why Dealerships Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Selling EVs

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The federal and many state governments are taking steps to make EVs more affordable for people via rebates and tax incentives, along with plans to install more EV charging stations and making it more financially viable for private enterprises to install them. EVs have fewer moving parts and fluids, which leads to less maintenance.

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Fuel cell market receives funding boost

Green Cars News

The money will help create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance and support services. Tags: Green cars Hydrogen fuel Latest news fuel cell funding fuel cell vehicles fuel cells US Department of Energy. To demonstrate the viability of packages 1kW-10kW fuel cell systems. ReliOn Inc in Spokane, WA.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. braunii - Green Car Congress 07 April 2016. [

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Toyota Prius is top choice with renewable energy firm

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Hoval boilers are installed at many high-profile sites, including Buckingham Palace and the Emirates and Millennium Stadiums. “I I don’t get any feedback from our existing Prius drivers – which is good, because that means they’re happy and have no problems with performance, maintenance or anything else!” says David Hemington.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

It is based on an operating system with open software and hardware making it possible to install applications from third parties. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress for background briefings in Wolfsburg and Berlin, and at the Paris Motor Show. It will appear like a tablet on wheels. —Michael Mauer.

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