Sentences with phrase «about electric vehicle drivers»

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In an article to appear in the journal Energy Policy, the authors find that urban drivers who can frequently charge their vehicles (every 20 miles) can reduce gas consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and expenses with a plug - in hybrid with a battery pack sized for about seven miles of electric travel.

Consumers have been slow to gravitate toward electric vehicles (EVs) as a result of their high cost and fears about driving range, but automakers continue to develop technology because it is seen as a primary driver in meeting rising fuel - efficiency requirements globally.

Before the test trials, drivers were concerned about being a danger to pedestrians and cyclists due to the quietness of the electric - drive vehicle.

In a story May 14 about the crash of a Tesla electric car, The Associated Press reported that the driver had the vehicle's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode engaged when she slammed into the back of a Utah fire truck over the weekend.

After all, many UK drivers may not have off - street parking in which to charge, and the current crop of electric vehicles probably leaves other drivers nervous about a full round - trip commute without an option to charge at work.

It got me thinking about another network of charging infrastructure which folks often don't talk about — the Level 2 chargers which most of us electric vehicle drivers install in our homes and, sometimes, places of business.