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Electric car repair bill 35% less than combustion car

Green Cars News

Electric cars cost significantly less to repair than an equivalent petrol or diesel car, according to new research.

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Top five tips for going green on your work commute

Green Cars News

With your travel plans modified, car insurance costs, maintenance costs, petrol, and parking tariffs could be a thing of the [.]. Want to know how you can do your bit to save the planet, save some money and maybe even get fit and trim down? Your commute to work is where you can make a difference.

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Production version of i-MiEV unveiled

Green Cars News

Considered by many to be the ultimate eco-car, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV as part of World Environment Day in Tokyo. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mitsubishi Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

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Electric Car Watch #8: Chinese EV less than 5 Lakhs | Lesson for Indian Car Makers

Plug In India

We wondered about the profitability of this car and we got information from a Chinese car site called - XCar where they explain how - China runs a green car credit program that awards automakers with credits for producing eco-friendly cars like EVs and penalises them for producing regular internal combustion engine vehicles.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

Green Cars News

As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 The vehicle will have a choice of two petrol engines – displacements of 1.0 The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5 and 1.2litres.

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An interview with Riversimple

Green Cars News

Riversimple shot to fame in June 2009 when they unveiled arguably the most exciting development for British green car technology yet; the two-seater Riversimple hydrogen prototype. Q: Technically speaking, what do you see as the biggest obstacle to a hydrogen driven economy?

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What Are Typical EV Maintenance Costs?

EV Connect

If you’re switching to an electric vehicle (EV) from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car, how do the maintenance costs stack up? The good news is that EV maintenance costs are consistently lower than for gas-powered vehicles. A lot fewer. That means less wear and tear on pads and calipers. cents per mile.