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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.”

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

Wallace came up with the idea to give the earth one day free from fossil fuel emissions. The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. Watch an EV parade.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

Get Electric Vehicle

Environmental pollution by conventional fossil fuel vehicles makes electric vehicles popular. Alternative fuels used in vehicles are also not 100% pollution-free. An autonomous vehicle acts as a personal assistant who can go to the shop and bring some vegetables for you. Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

And we have already talked about the need for multiple technologies, and this will require getting into other forms of alternate fuels. Those are absolutely renewable, absolutely clean, and carbon-negative fuels. Tax based on carbon emissions could be one idea worth following up on.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. Investments.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

Depending on the person, each of us brings different backgrounds and context to this phrase creating confusion and a lack of clarity in the market. Alternative Fueling Station Locator Definitions of Charging Infrastructure Terminology. So What’s The Big Deal? Below is a diagram from AFDC that defines their use of terminology.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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