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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

The Truth About Cars

These preferences are shaped by a variety of factors, including the state's geographical landscape, climate, and lifestyle of its residents. From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. An article by J.D.

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ECOtality’s eTec Finalizes $99.8M Transportation Electrification Project with DOE

Green Car Congress

The final scope of work for The Electric Vehicle (EV) Project will include the deployment of 10,950 Level 2 (220V) chargers, 260 Level 3 fast-chargers and 4,700 Nissan LEAF zero-emission electric vehicles in five states: Arizona, California, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. Arizona – 14.00 – 2, 2, 1, 2, 5. Oregon – 11.00 – 2, 2, 1, 2, 3.

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Underwriters Laboratories Named Exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project

Green Car Congress

The vehicles will be powered by 11,210 UL-Listed charging stations in homes, and commercial and public locations in five US states: Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson), Washington (Seattle), Oregon (Portland, Salem, Corvallis and Eugene), California (San Diego) and Tennessee (Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville).

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Nissan launching upgraded 2012 LEAF in new US markets

Green Car Congress

After the prioritized ordering phase for existing reservations in those markets, Nissan on 4 August will open new reservations and orders to the general public, both in these new markets, as well as places where the Nissan LEAF already has been on sale (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington).

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Study finds global rivers and streams emitting 3x IPCC estimates of the GHG N2O

Green Car Congress

That’s three times the amount estimated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change and stratospheric ozone destruction. Linda Ashkenas of Oregon State University; Lee Cooper of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Md.;

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IKEA Teams Up With Electrify America To Provide Charging in The United States.

Get Electric Vehicle

As a result, more than 200 public chargers will be installed at IKEA retail sites in 18 states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Watering the Sustainability Dream.