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Germany wants to put 2 billion euros into encouraging electric cars

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel wants to commit two billion euros ($ 2.17 billion) to encourage more people to buy electric cars, the newspaper Die Zeit reported on Wednesday. Buyers of electric cars would receive a subsidy from the government, the newspaper said, giving no further details. Gabriel also wants to expand charging stations and

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Nissan Leaf Vs Volkswagen e-Golf: Compare Cars

While the Nissan Leaf is by far the best-selling electric car in the world–as of spring 2015, it’s closing in on 200,000 units–it’s far from the only all-electric, five-seat small car on the market. Other five-door compact hatchbacks include the Ford Focus Electric, the BMW i3, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, and the newest arrival…

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GM Reboots Chevrolet Volt as Automakers Push Electric Cars – New York Times

Los Angeles Times GM Reboots Chevrolet Volt as Automakers Push Electric CarsNew York TimesDETROIT — While sales of new cars and trucks are soaring, demand for electric vehicles is still sputtering along in the slow lane. But that's not stopping automakers from continuing to make huge investments in green vehicles, introducing one model …GM shows

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Electric Cars Hit Milestone With First Grand Prix Race Ahead – National Geographic

National Geographic Electric Cars Hit Milestone With First Grand Prix Race AheadNational GeographicThe Formula E series aims to "help make electric cars more sexy," said Formula E spokesman Tom Phillips. The electric single-seaters are expected to achieve speeds and acceleration on par with conventional racers, running at 150 miles per hour (240 …and more » Electric Vehicles

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How Smart Cities Must Plan for Electric Cars – MIT Technology Review

Industry Leaders Magazine How Smart Cities Must Plan for Electric CarsMIT Technology ReviewIn a smart city, every electric vehicle must have access to a charging station within its driving range. So how should these stations be located? The good news: computer scientists have solved the general version of this problem. The bad news: it's NP

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Renault May Make Electric Cars in China – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Renault May Make Electric Cars in ChinaWall Street JournalCHENNAI, India—French auto maker Renault SA said it is considering making electric vehicles in China as part of a proposed $ 1.2 billion joint venture that would give it greater access to the world's biggest car market by volume. Chief Operating …and more » Electric

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