The long-trip predicament is one of the reasons Chevrolet chose to make an extended-range electric vehicle.
So, essentially, you'd have a vehicle that would be almost zero emissions during normal driving, but would not have the limited range of an electric vehicle.
Google is now jumping in to help alleviate this range anxiety by including electric vehicle charging station locations on its Google Maps program.
FORBES: Electric vehicle charging stations now on Google Maps
Sure there are interesting in-car adaptations of entertainment services, data will be big, and electric vehicle drivers need a range of battery-related services that can be served by apps.
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The Leaf, a five-passenger, all-electric vehicle that will have a range of about 100 miles, will go on sale in the U.S. in December.
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When it goes on sale next summer, the Spark EV is expected to have among the best EV battery range in its segment and be the first electric vehicle to offer SAE Combo DC Fast Charging capability, enabling the Spark EV to reach 80-percent battery charge in just 20 minutes.
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People considering buying an electric vehicle are greatly concerned with driving range and battery life.
The Volt is an electric vehicle that offers a total driving range of up to 379 miles, based on EPA estimates.
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If you want an electric vehicle with a 200-mile-plus range you have no choice today but a Tesla.
Because owners plug in to charge the advanced lithium-ion battery in C-MAX Energi, the vehicle is able to achieve increased electric mode and total range.
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Along with a range of chargers that includes the GE DuraStation, WattStation Wall and WattStation Connect, GE provides the full range of electrical systems and smart grid technology necessary to develop and manage a complete electric vehicle infrastructure.
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The Vehicle Homepage offers every third generation smart fortwo electric drive customer a chance to visualise the range on an interactive map with 3D views.
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