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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses, plug-in chargers, and one on-route/opportunity charger to replace diesel buses that have far exceeded their useful lives. City of Albuquerque. Thirty-eight projects in 38 states will each receive funding through the program.

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PHEV Day 143 - Thursday, 26 February 2009. From Gallup to Albuquerque Electric Vehicle Association!

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Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - More info this evening, once situated in Albuquerque. However, it can be reported that Pat Allen Pat.Allen@CitComm.com from KKOB 770AM Radio, a 50,000 Watts flamethrow out of Albuquerque, did an interview with EVJerry this AM. soon to be hypermile-scooting to Albuquerque!

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wants to Visit Your School

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PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 06, 2009 – The "Spirit of DC's" on the road again on its Sun Belt Grand Finale from San Francisco to Washington, DC. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America (PHEV3A) tour with "EVJerry" Asher driving started last year on Earth Day, in front of the Nation’s Capitol. link]. [link].

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