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Illinois launches largest electric vehicle charging network in USA

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While they may seem like the obvious answers given their extensive green car push, the answer is actually: Illinois. That’s because Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (pictured) has announced the availability of the largest network of fast charging electric vehicle stations in the [.]. Perhaps California?

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Recargo progressing with WCEH fast-charger buildout; subcontract with Supercharger builder Black & Veach

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In 2015, Recargo hired Ashley Horvat, fresh from her role in the Oregon State government as the Chief Electric Vehicle Officer. If there is only one charger available, folks are not as likely to use it. Being able to pull up and use the charger is a big plus. Redundancy is another advantage. qdash Ashley Horvat.

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Nissan reveals LEAF roll-out plans

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Due to be launched in December this year, the electric vehicle will first be made available to consumers in California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon and Washington as the homes of the EV [.]. Yesterday we brought you details of the Nissan LEAF’s warranty (see article) and today we have more information about its roll-out in the USA.

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Honda reveals Fit electric car at LA Auto Show

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The Honda Fit EV will initially be made available to lease customers in the California and Oregon markets before expanding to the East Coast in 2013. [.]. The Los Angeles Auto Show was the setting for Honda to unveil the 2013 Fit EV (electric vehicle), while also announcing plans to lease the vehicle from next summer.

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Smart charging to boost Nissan LEAF development

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The company will provide smart charging and data logging capabilities to utilities in strategic markets of the eTec program in Arizona, California, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington and will help support the deployment of 5,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles as well as a network of 12,750 charging stations.

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Nissan offers support to DOE grant

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The $99.8million grant to eTec, which will be matched by regional projects taking the investment to approximately $199.6million, will help install around 2,500 charging stations in Tennessee, Oregon, Seattle, San Diego and the Phoenix/Tucson region.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

If electric cars can’t break out of niche status in. the world’s two largest passenger car markets, then a transition away from. likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. car is not something consumers want,&# says Marc Geller, co-founder of the. Total cars initially available: 4,700.

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