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The EV Black Knight Rides Again: John Petersen on Mortal Enemies

June 11th, 2012 | by Breath on the Wind

In commerce, a black knight is someone who makes an unwelcome takeover bid. John Petersen is not an EV supporter. Rather, his disclosure exudes a contempt for the EV that is pervasive throughout his work, while he admits to previous commitment to lead-acid batteries and a present ownership in Axion Power. A recent article throws down the gauntlet as he tries to take over the EV conversation: the Black Knight rides again.

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Cost to Run a Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle: $233 a Year; $0.82 a Gallon

August 10th, 2011 | by Andrew

The average annual cost of running a Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle amounts to around $233 a year, equivalent to paying some $0.82 a gallon for gasoline, according to New Zealand's EECA. EECA undertook the study as part of introducing a consumer label that offers "independent, comparative information on the efficiency and running costs of vehicles," which, in turn, is expected to help the government meet a long term goal of increasing renewable electricity generation from 74% currently to 90%