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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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The freak volume in December 2022 resulted from one-off pull-forward effects ahead of new policies and auto taxes applying from 2023 onwards. their previous monthly record, ahead of new weight taxes, and VAT taxes. Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Although Tesla gets the headlines (and stock price boost), Nissan and Chevrolet make the sales. And thanks to the efforts of Plug In America, you can still claim a tax credit for your investment in home charging. The electric Infiniti has been “postponed,” and BMW is entering the market with a car that doesn’t challenge Tesla.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Nissan and GM have each had their preferred provider for home charge stations in an attempt to streamline the process, but many customers have had complaints about the cost and scheduling. They’ve kept my LEAF juiced, after all. It takes about seven hours to fill a near empty LEAF, ensuring a complete charge overnight.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV

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Juicing up. Before visiting your Kia dealer, talk with your tax advisor for clarity on the federal and state credits, and then make an appointment to meet with a Kia factory-trained electric vehicle specialist. Road Test: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus. This range is outstanding and equals or exceeds electric vehicles costing far more.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nissan, through its joint venture with NEC, has created a battery pack that meets the requirements of the electric vehicle and will produce it in mass volume. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nissan is working on an electric car that it says is on track to have a 100-mile range and 26-minute charge time. The Renault-Nissan Alliance launched a pilot project in Arizona earlier this month to test out a charging network ahead of the planned 2010 launch of its electric vehicle. The price goes up with demand and usage.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. It works with current customer habits quite well. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9