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Used Electric Cars Are In Demand - Here's What To Know To Buy At An Affordable Price

21 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...while you can claim up to a $7,500 federal income tax credit when you purchase a new electric vehicle, there's no tax credit for used electric cars. And pre-owned cars are currently in high demand, so finding the right one can take time and effort.

"It is possible to purchase a used electric car for $20,000 or less, though, especially when you are armed with the knowledge of what to look for...and what to avoid."

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Nissan Sakura Debuts As $14,000 Electric Kei Car With 112 Miles Of Range

20 May 2022 | Synopsis

The Sakura "will serve as the company's entry-level EV... With a turning radius of just 4.8 meters (15.7 feet), it's ready to tackle the urban jungle in the Land of the Rising Sun.

"Nissan's engineers have fitted the tiny hatch with a lithium-ion battery pack featuring a 20-kWh capacity and enough energy for up to 112 miles (180 kilometers)...the battery can double as a power bank to juice up a house for an entire day presuming you don't need more than 12 kW."

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Royal Mail Planes 50 Twin-Engine Drone Delivery Routes Servicing the Isles of the UK

20 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...routes will initially be established to deliver mail to the Isles of Scilly, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides archipelago. These will be serviced by 200 drones, but Royal Mail says its longer term plans involve a fleet of 500 dropping packages off in every corner of the UK."

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This Shape-Shifting Cargo Trike Morphs into Trendy Urban Bike with the Push of a Button

20 May 2022 | Synopsis

"This electric drivetrain-powered cargo bike minuscules all the other cargo bikes on the market which are good for hauling cargo, pets or even children – but fall flat on their face when it comes to normal biking. Yes, this is where Rhaetus shines with its expanding and contracting design to go from a city cargo hauler to a cool-looking electric vehicle for general commuting."

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How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

20 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Electricity prices have been on the rise for a while....As of early May, electricity costs on average [a record] 14.5 cents per kWh.

"The average American drives about 1,183 miles per month according to the Federal Highway Administration. At that mileage, an EV would use about 394 kWh monthly. At the current average of 14.5 cents per kWh, the cost to charge an EV per month works out to $57.13..."compared to "a monthly fuel bill of about $159 at current prices."

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The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Starts at $62,990 With An All-Electric Range of 312 Miles

20 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The company says that the RWD setup and a 100-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack make for 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Moving up to the AWD variant bumps up the horsepower to 500.

"The EPA estimates that the rear-drive Lyriq is able to go 312 miles on a single charge. Range numbers on the AWD model are expected before the end of the year. Cadillac says that the AWD model has a trailering capacity of 3,500 pounds."

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The eSkootr Championship Holds Inaugural Round in London

19 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The eSkootr Championship held its inaugural round in London last Saturday, May 14, 2022, and saw a total of 30 racers spread across 10 teams race to the finish. As for tech, the scooters used for racing weigh around 40 kilograms, and are powered by a pair of 6 kW electric motors capable of propelling the e-scoots to speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour."

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Renault Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Prototype SUV in Race to Cleaner Driving

19 May 2022 | Synopsis

"A fuel cell vehicle has an electric motor just like an electric vehicle, but the motor is powered by electricity produced through hydrogen, enhancing the battery's range.

"A 16kW fuel cell will extend the car's range to 800km without recharging, and the battery will be twice as light, resulting in a 75% reduction in carbon footprint compared to a conventional electric model, Renault said."

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Hotels Tap Into Hot Amenity Amid Surging Gas Prices

19 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Some hotels are marketing specifically to owners of electric vehicles. At the Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port in Maine, guests can use charging stations that are compatible with Teslas and other EVs at no additional cost (though there is a $30 daily parking fee for all vehicles)."

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EVs Are Shoving Aside Real Volumes of 0il

19 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Electric vehicles displaced roughly 1.5 million barrels per day of oil last year, new analysis shows, an amount slated to grow as EV sales keep rising.

"Two- and three-wheeled EVs accounted for 67% of the oil demand avoided in 2021," the report notes, citing rapid adoption in Asia. Buses were next at 16% and then followed by passenger vehicles at 13%..."

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