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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. ZAP , maker of the 3 wheeled Xebra, "has passed Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) inspection, allowing it to be driven on roads in the United Kingdom," according to recent news reports. The French Mega City appeared next from NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine).

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Driving the Tata Tiago.ev electric car from Mumbai to Pune - A Test Report

Plug In India

By Kamlesh We managed to recharge the car from 40% to 60% in 15 minutes! J ust the wH/km has come d own drastically to 123 wH/km, due to my light foot and big news - the regen has kicked in! We managed to recharge the car from 40% to 60% in 15 minutes! This o nly consumed five units of electricity! F antastic! Video: Tiago.ev

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Columbia moves into green car era

Green Cars News

According to Lexion’s promoters, it outstrips the green competition with William Mercay, the vehicle’s designer and general manager, claiming it can climb hills of 22 degree inclinations at 40km/h, “unlike the Reva&#. It can also run for 70km before needing to be recharged.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It has a 50mile all-electric range and features the Q-Drive technology, a series hybrid system that mates the engine with a generator to provide an electrical connection and recharge the batteries (see article ). REVA: An Indian company that markets the G-Wiz in the UK. Faye Sunderland.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts! Why Am I a Member? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

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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. Then there are a slew of fully electric small vehicles that are pinning their hopes on eco-conscious city dwellers who may not want to spend much more than $25,000 on a new technology.

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