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Consider these factors before buying an electric vehicle

Inhabitat - Innovation

If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, how do you tell which one is right for you? With the auto industry embracing an all-electric future, 2022 is going to be a banner year for electric vehicles, from last-mile delivery scooters to full-sized trucks.

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Electric Scooters Market Increasing Demands, Challenges and Developments

altenergymag

Electric scooters are plug-in electric vehicles with two wheels. One or more electric motors are powered by electricity stored in a rechargeable battery on board.

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How Much Do Electric Vehicles Help in Reducing Pollution?

The Environmental Blog

Fortunately, there’s a new trend on the rise – that of electric vehicles (or EVs for short). Foregoing fossil fuels, these vehicles are charged directly through a power outlet, generating no harmful emissions, and offering savings in the long run, despite their higher initial price. Balance is key.

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5 electric vehicle trends seen in 2022

Charged

million battery-electric vehicle (EV) sales by the start of 2021—a prediction seen by many as overly optimistic. In fact, Bloomberg Green expects this growth to continue with more than 10 million plug-in vehicle sales this year—up from 6.6 Just over a decade ago, a report by IDTechEx predicted 1.5 million in 2021 and 3.2

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

Ride-hailing companies such as Lyft own vehicles, but they're also working to help drivers that own their own vehicles move into EVs. The young e-scooter companies also own large "fleets," although not in the traditional sense. . One of Genentech's electric buses, made by BYD. The definition of fleet is evolving.

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A wave of electric workhorses is coming

GreenBiz

Electrifying these commercial vehicles will be potentially even more important than passenger vehicles for reducing carbon emissions and for cleaning up local air pollution. Battery-powered commercial vehicles also highlight the power of the lithium-ion battery in a unique way. Electric Vehicles. Featured Column.

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Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030

GreenBiz

The decade-long goal could result in millions of electric vehicles purchased for ride-hailing operations, encourage greater electric vehicle charging deployments and motivate stronger city, state and federal policies that could make EVs more economical. Electric Vehicles. Transportation & Mobility.