sustainable technologies
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High Gas Prices = Time for an Electric Car? It Could Be Hard to Find One
If you’re tired of skyrocketing gas prices and are thinking about the benefits of an electric ride, chances are you’re not alone. But even though switching to an electric vehicle may seem like a no-brainer, there are some significant obstacles — including new problems caused by the conflict in Ukraine — facing the EV industry…
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Honda Doesn’t Think Americans Are Interested In EVs
EV sales in the U.S. are a small market segment, but one that’s growing quickly. Just 4% of new cars sold here are electric, but their market share is growing 28 per cent every year. That growth rate is slower than China or Europe, but faster than the overall auto sales market in the U.S.…
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Toyota Says We Can Have Cheaper Electric Cars Or Longer Range, But Not Both
Toyota is taking a different approach than other carmakers as it transitions to fully-electric cars by focusing on low price over high range. In an interview with Green Car Reports, Toyota said the key to the electric transition is making EVs affordable, rather than making EVs with longer ranges.
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Does Driving an Electric Vehicle Matter if the Grid Is Fossil Fuelled?
Welcome to Burning Questions, a series where Gizmodo answers the most common asks we get on how to address climate change. Many people want to do something, anything to help address the climate crisis. We answer your questions about how to help change your life — and the systems that will save us.