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Nissan cuts CO2 emissions from global corporate activities by 2% in 2013; tracking to 20% by 2016 vs. 2005

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Nissan Motor Co., Nissan set the target in its mid-term environmental action plan, the Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP2016). Nissan set the target in its mid-term environmental action plan, the Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP2016).

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Do You Believe Solid-State Batteries Are Really Right Around the Corner?

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Most applications have been limited to personal medical devices and the occasional electronic gizmo reserved for the kind of people who buy five-figure designer watches. They’ll allegedly be able to store far more energy than lithium-ion units — while also being smaller, longer lasting, and quicker to recharge.

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Best lease-to-own EV deals

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2024 Honda Prologue (Source: Honda) Still think that buying a new car is always much cheaper than leasing if you’re playing for keeps? That’s over $17K less than the after-tax cost of buying the $47,200 SUV outright. Not true, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. 2024 VinFast VF8 Eco Cash: $51,448; Lease-to-own: $34,063.

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Hybrid vs PHEV vs EV | Types of EVs Explained

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The word “hybrid” is of Greek origin and means “having two sources” As the name implies, a hybrid car gets its power from two different sources, so it has more than one drive system: an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Range anxiety is a concern because it takes time to recharge.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves.

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ChargePoint Flex level 2 EV charger now $397, last day to save $699 on Aventon Abound e-bike, more

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Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Best Buy is bringing back one of the better end-of-the-year deals now that it is the new year by discounting the Aventon Abound to $1,499.99. This is $699 off the usual $2,199 price tag.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. While on the road, the motor turns this alteration into power. These components are much less dense than Li-ion, have a shorter lifespan, and must be recharged more often.