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The results are in on EnergyDSM’s first online poll. Thank you to all those who voted! We received a modest 39 votes, and here are the results: One out of 39 voters thought the Coda Yowsa was the most attractive … Continue reading
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Electric vehicle maker Coda has announced pricing for its first model – the Yowsa. If you want a Yowsa, it is going to cost you $44,900, which comes out to $37,400 after the federal tax credit. Many are doubting that … Continue reading
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Apparently, some of the most interesting Toyota electric vehicle news is coming through their Twitter feed now: It is going to be interesting to see what happens once the plug-in hybrid Prius comes out in May/June 2012. A lot of … Continue reading
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In a recent article, the New York Times cites a forthcoming IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) study which argues that the outlook for electric vehicles is not as good as many believe. The CERA report argues that electric vehicles … Continue reading
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Many skeptics argue that system capacity constraints will limit the viability of electric vehicles. With all the attention that the industry pays to peak demand concerns, electric vehicles must complicate matters, right? Wrong. When it comes to peak demand, electric … Continue reading
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Few people are fooled by Nissan’s claim that the LEAF is a zero emissions vehicle. Zero tailpipe emissions does not mean zero emissions. “Electric vehicles just shift emissions from the tailpipe to the smokestack,” many critics claim. Both of these … Continue reading
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Check out this video that shows an all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV reaching 100,000 miles: According to the PlugInAmerica.org newsletter that informed me about this video: “Doug and Lisa’s trusty 2003 RAV reached the notable milestone in March. Back in 2003, … Continue reading
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All of the news on the Nissan LEAF has been promising. The LEAF is an all-electric 5-seater with 4 doors and a 100 mile range. After federal tax savings, the hatchback will cost just over $25,000 in the United States. … Continue reading
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are coming, but they have several technological hurdles before they become common on the road… Continue reading
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