The i-MiEV has a top speed of 87mph, can be 80% charged in 20 minutes and has a good range — as long as the headlights, heater and radio aren’t on at the same time,
Source: Guardian
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Energy costs are play a huge part in the potential profitability of package delivery companies like UPS, DHL and FedEx. The government in the UK is looking for families to participate in trials of electric cars. The drivers have to trade their petrol car for an all-electric model, which could be a big issue for some. Electric cars simply don’t have the range many drivers need. The government today announced £30m worth of research funding for companies developing electric cars, alongside plans for the roll out of 100 electric test cars in UK towns and a pledge to ensure that the development of an electric car charging infrastructure is not hampered by the planning system. Ministers are planning to announce a £100m scheme to test electric cars and vans in cities, with a view to expanding their use across the UK. Charging points for electric cars are to be installed in thousands of car parks and on streets as part of a government plan to convert drivers from petrol and diesel to electricity. LONDON (Reuters) – Nearly three-quarters of British motorists would consider driving an electric car, a survey has found. Everyone in Britain ‘to be driving battery vehicles by 2020′ [...] |
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