New Palo Alto homes now electric vehicle friendly
New houses built in Palo Alto will have to be prewired for electric vehicle chargers. Hear from Palo Alto resident Sven Thesen about his residential charger that is open to the public.
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With battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are the greenest choice
Electric cars require heavy duty batteries that will need to be replaced in a car’s lifespan, but with battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are still a greener choice than gas-fueled ones.
Battery Battles – Tesla expects new Model S will drive 300 miles without a charge
Many consumers worry that electric vehicles require frequent battery charges, but Palo Alto-based Tesla expects its Model S to travel 300 miles-per-charge, comparable to the distance cars travel on a tank of gas.