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US next-gen EVs could be home grown in more ways than one
US Department of Agriculture grants $10 million to bioproduct and biofuel research aimed at making sustainable car parts from bioplastics.
Tina Casey

Dec 18, 2012

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How your EV battery could save your life one day
US Defense has been experimenting with microgrids that can draw energy from EV batteries when needed, like in the wake of super-storms like Hurricane Sandy.
Tina Casey

Dec 12, 2012

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Top 10 most fuel efficient cars: they’re electric!
The most fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles available are, of course, electric and plug-in hybrids. Here’s the US EPA’s top-10 list for 2013.
Charis Michelsen

Dec 11, 2012

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Oil’s well in the white paper’s version of future transport
The energy white paper has little to say on the transport sector’s role in our future energy mix. This is unfortunate for several reasons.
Leigh Glover

Dec 3, 2012

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2012 in Review: EVs find success by the numbers
Despite bumps in the road, sales of plug-in electric cars tripled in 2012, with growing competition making EVs accessible for more drivers.
Union of Concerned Scientists

Nov 30, 2012

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Home EV charging doesn’t come for free… or does it? And are you ready?
Some great deals are emerging for installation of home EV charging stations. Here are some quick tips to make the whole process a cinch.
Ken Mathers

Nov 27, 2012

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Origin in deal with Tesla to help bring Model S to Australia
Origin Energy enters partnership with Tesla Motors to supply 100% renewable charging for Model S customers in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 21, 2012

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Tesla Model S wins 2013 ‘Motor Trend Car Of The Year’
Tesla’s gong might not be as pivotal as Elon Musk suggests, but it does illustrate the outstanding performance and design of EVs hitting the market.
Climate Progress

Nov 20, 2012

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Is the Tesla S this century’s Model T?
Henry Ford and the Model T revolutionised the automobile industry one century ago. Could the Tesla Model S be the 21st Century equivalent?
Adam Johnston

Oct 31, 2012

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Seven reasons why I love electric cars
Not sure what to think about electric vehicles? Here are seven big reasons why you should love them…
Zachary Shahan

Oct 18, 2012

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Don’t wait for EV infrastructure, you (probably) don’t need it
When fewer than 10% of cars in Australian cities like Sydney travel more than 100km, do we need electric vehicle charging infrastructure?
Peter Pudney

Oct 15, 2012

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I’ve been to the future on an electric motorbike – it’s quiet there
Australia’s sixth registered electric motorcyclist takes his 2010 Zero DS for a coast. The result? Some problems, some benefits, 100% motorcycling.
Nigel Morris

Sep 13, 2012

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