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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Houston already has the third-largest municipal hybrid fleet in the country. Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The battery system capabilities of Dassault align perfectly with Dow Kokam’s integrated strategy to bring high performance, affordable, and innovative Li-ion cells and advanced battery technology to the hybrid and electric vehicle markets. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board also approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) Two (or is it three?) kg of hydrogen).

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We

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Hasner’s Florida State Electric Car Tax Break Gets Boost

Revenge of the Electric Car

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.

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Hasner’s Florida State Electric Car Tax Break Gets Boost

Revenge of the Electric Car

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids. safety requirements.