Electric cars require a new paradigm when it comes to fueling. Since electric outlets are everywhere, almost anyplace can be a refueling station.
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Indeed, most electric car owners simply refuel at home, in their own garages. Plugging in at work is also common, and makes the best use of the limited driving ranges of some electric vehicles.
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In some locations where electric cars are more common, it isn't unusual to see a few businesses (Costco, for example) put in charging stations for electric car customers. This is cheap to do, since electricity only costs a few pennies, and the charging stations attract patrons to the business.
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The exception to the above are high-power charging stations, designed for new fast-charging batteries. These types of chargers, which can fully recharge cars in a few minutes, are too new to be widespread - but will require greater expense and infrastructure. This type of charger will probably be placed at service stations.
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Currently the only car to use fast-charging batteries is the Phoenix. The Phoenix can recharge in ten minutes. It can also drive up to 250 miles per charge, carries 5 passengers plus cargo at 95mph, and has a battery life of at least 250,000 miles. Here's a link:
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http://phoenixmotorcars.com/models/fleet.html
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2007-02-23 13:09:32
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answered by apeweek 6
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Unfortunately these are few and far between. Check out the movie "Who Killed the Electric Car?" it is fantastic and really answers and asks a lot of questions.
I do not believe there are fueling stations for electric cars. They have to be charged, and the companies that provide the electricity for the area the car is charged in makes the profit. Write your congress person and ask about electric cars...it is a great idea, especially since the new Global Warming research has been released!
2007-02-20 02:29:39
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answered by Whirled Peas 3
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