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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

Green Car Congress

Electric Car Company , Inc., a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs.

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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars

Green Car Reports

If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars.

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New Data Shows Electric Cars Won't Be A Problem For Utilities

Green Car Reports

One of the popular criticisms of electric cars is that, as more of them roam our roads and are charged in garages at night, electrical grids will struggle and fail under the pressure.

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Earth Day Giveaway: Free ChargePoint Cards For Electric-Car Charging

Green Car Reports

It''s Earth Day today, and if you''re intending to roll it out a little, Earth Week all this week. To coincide with a week where we''re all encouraged to do just a little more to consider the environment, charging station network ChargePoint is giving away free charging cards for simply filling in a form.

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Electric Cars Equal Gasoline Cost Of Just 75 Cents A Gallon

Green Car Reports

If you own an electric car today though, the price you''re paying for electricity is equivalent to about 75 cents per gallon. According to a study by the Northeast Group (via Charged EVs), 25 utilities in 14 states currently offer electricity rates.' for 75 cents was around the late 1970s.

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Electric-Car Charging-Station Tax Credit Expires On Dec 31st

Green Car Reports

Consider this your last warning: If you''re planning on getting a charging station for a plug-in electric car, you only have 30 days. The credit.'

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Which State Has The Highest Percentage Of Electric Cars? No, Not CA

Green Car Reports

California has something of a reputation for being an electric car haven. The state has always been concerned about pollution, offers healthy incentives for those wishing to purchase an electric vehicle, and if you''re keen to charge using solar power, there''s an abundance of sun to make the most of it.