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Category: Electric Vehicles

All-Electric Taxi Fleet Launches In Hong Kong

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Hong Kong welcomes its first fleet of EV taxi cabs, with e6 crossovers provided by Chinese automaker BYD. Read more →

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Merger Will Create World’s Largest Community Of EV Drivers

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Makers of two of the most popular EV charger locator apps will merge to help accelerate the plug-in revolution. Read more →

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Solar Impulse Airplane Rides Into Dallas

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The sun-powered Solar Impulse airplane rides downdrafts and updrafts to safely arrive in Dallas after a record-breaking 868-mile flight from Phoenix. Read more →

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Shiny New Locomotives – Fast, Too – For Amtrak

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Speed and more energy efficient locomotives bound for Amtrak service in the Northeast begin rolling off the assembly line in Sacramento. Read more →

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Tesla Repays DOE Loan, Way Early

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The U.S. Department of Energy confirms that Tesla Motors has paid back its $465 million government loan nine years early. Read more →

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California EV Drivers Happy, But About That Range…

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The vast majority of electric vehicle owners love their vehicles, according to a big California survey. The one issue that popped up a lot: Yep, range. Read more →

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West Coast Drives Leaf EV Sales Bump

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The lower-priced Nissan Leaf is selling better in 2013, particularly in West Coast areas that have extensive charging infrastructure. Read more →

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Smart Fortwo Electric Hits US With Battery Option

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The tiny Smart fortwo EV is making its way to U.S. dealers, and the company says you can buy or lease the vehicle with or without the battery. Read more →

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Tesla Model S Wows Them Over At Consumer Reports

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Consumer Reports gives the Tesla Model S a score of 99 out of 100, making it one of the lightest rated cars ever reviewed by the consumer group. Read more →

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Rich, Educated, Middle-Aged Men Main Buyers Of Electric Cars

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The typical early-adopter of an electric vehicle is likely to be a man, probably middle-aged, living in or near a big city, according to a recent study. Read more →

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