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Profiling purchases of clean vehicles in California by rebates; PHEVs surge

Green Car Congress

As an example, the Chevy Volt was not eligible for the CVRP until February 2012. Based on the latest rebate data, from March 2010 through November 2012, California buyers of all types (federal and state agencies, individuals, businesses, non-profits, etc.) Of those, ZEVs account for 7,404 (52%) and PHEVs for 6,542 (46%).

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It’s all about connection

Electric Auto Association

Pierce has been an EV advocate since even before purchasing a Nissan LEAF in 2012. One of the guys has a Tesla like me, has the same motorcycle as I do, and he’s flying an experimental electric plane.”. In fact, half the folks in our neighborhood are using electric lawn equipment now. There’s just a lot of commonality.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

Green Car Congress

In addition, the city of Torrance will test a plug-in hybrid as a part of the program in 2012. The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Study the low noise impact of electric vehicles in residential neighborhoods.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

Instead, his collection of electric vehicles (EVs) has included a converted Yamaha motorcycle, a converted 1971 AMC Hornet, and several electric scooters. Protecting the legacy McNeil, who has been the chapter’s very prolific newsletter editor since 2012, has made sure to do his part to enshrine EV history. my Hornet was EV-24.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. for 2012 Featured stories Feed Greenlings: What is regenerative braking? New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!