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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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In addition, electric cars have far fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, so there is less maintenance and repair cost. One of the most noticeable performance benefits of EVs is the instant torque that electric motors provide. Electricity is also more efficient than gasoline, so you’ll get more kilometers out of each battery charge.

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Nissan and SDG&E Form EV Partnership

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The announcement coincides with the first stop on a coast-to-coast tour of Nissan’s EV Prototype, a vehicle that’s powered by Nissan’s lithium-ion battery pack and zero-emission electric motor. The latest generation electric vehicle prototype features a front-wheel drive layout and uses a newly developed 80 kW motor and inverter.

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Renault-Nissan Alliances Forms EV Partnership in Phoenix Metro Area; Beginning of a Phoenix-Tucson EV Charging Corridor

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MAG will provide a forum for Nissan and ECOtality to promote the deployment, operation and maintenance of the charging network. The announcement coincided with the Phoenix stop on a coast-to-coast tour of Nissan’s EV Prototype, a vehicle that’s powered by Nissan’s lithium-ion battery pack and zero-emission electric motor.

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