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Vehicle range, charging, and price concerns fade with exposure to the technology BOISE – (January 22, 2020) – While nearly 40 million Americans have expressed interest in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), a lingering perception that the technology can’t compete with a gas-powered model has kept many from making the switch.  But according to AAA’s …

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Vast Majority of EV owners would buy again PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart. The study also revealed that the …

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Concerns about vehicle range, number of charging stations are starting to subside BOISE – (May 9, 2019) – Although most Americans are still hesitant to purchase an electric vehicle, softening attitudes could lead to greater adoption of the technology in the future, says AAA. For the past few years, AAA has studied consumer attitudes toward …

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Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE tops AAA’s annual list of top green cars PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA’s new survey shows that consumer interest in electric vehicles remains steady. The number who say they plan to buy an EV the next time they’re in the market for a new or used vehicle is unchanged from 2018 with …

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Cold and hot weather can have significant impact PORTLAND, Ore., – Freezing temperatures and hot weather can significantly reduce the driving range of electric vehicles. New research from AAA reveals that when temperatures dip to 20°F and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving range of an EV …

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In 20-degree weather, driving range can plummet by 41 percent from running HVAC BOISE – (February 7, 2019) – Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are environmentally friendly, cut down on long-term ownership costs, and offer smoother acceleration. But the extreme temperatures found in places like Idaho could require BEV owners to plan ahead in order to …

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