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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

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Customers whose cars were made in China but would prefer that people thought otherwise can have the option of showing the American logos, at a subscription cost of $US8 a month. Personally, I’m not totally convinced by the Tesla experiences I’ve had (yes, the comment section is below, fire away, fan boys and girls). Outselling Tesla?

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

The Truth About Cars

There's also a £160-million scheme mimicking the United States' defunct Cash-4-Clunkers designed to pay people to destroy their old cars to buy new ULEZ compliant models (which admittedly sounds like it's just going to create more pollution). Basically, you need to be driving an electric vehicle or be prepared to spend £12.50

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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

Green Car Congress

In 2008, 64% agreed with that; in 2007, 63%; and in 2006, 62% agreed. Support for policies on soft measures to encourage alternative modes, such as improved public transport, was higher than measures that would increase the cost of car travel. Almost exactly the same proportion disagreed with this.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

From range issues to the cost of electric cars, read on as we debunk six of the most common electric car myths out there. Real world range capabilities of popular EVs: 'Nissan Leaf' = 150 miles 'Peugeot e-2008 GT ' = 155 miles 'Renault Zoe 50kWh' = 195 miles 'Volkwagen ID.3 You can’t drive very far in an electric car.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? How much does it cost to save weight? Personal mobility redefined. State of Charge. The cells make up the remainder.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

I’m not against that and we should be exploring it but there are a lot of challenges—the primary one being the cost of these vehicles and there are infrastructure issues as well ,” cautioned Heywood. He believes “ monolithic vehicle design ”—where people buy one car to fit all of their needs—is outdated. LFEE 2008-05 RP, July 2008.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. — Jeff U 6.

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