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electric

[ih-lek-trik] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk /


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Switching a diesel bus over to electric can save between $73,000 and $173,000 per unit over its lifetime in fuel and maintenance costs, in addition to cutting emissions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

The case is important because Imperial County has pegged its future to lithium, a mineral critical for electric car batteries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

This is part of a "general shift" in the image of Chinese tech products, Scholtysek says, from drone maker DJI to electric vehicle brands.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Honda Motor 7267 3.11%increase; up pointing triangle will end production this year of the lone electric vehicle it sells in the U.S., the latest retrenchment for battery-powered cars in the American market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Our Subaru seems out of place next to all the hulking SUVs and Mercedes and Tesla electric vehicles cruising up the main drive.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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