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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. According to statistics from Portland General Electric, the average annual fuel cost for an electric vehicle is approximately $500, compared to around $1,500 for a gasoline-powered vehicle.

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RelayRides launches US-wide peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace; car2go car-sharing expands to new cities

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Peer-to-peer car sharing service RelayRides is expanding and is now available to car owners and renters nationwide. RelayRides’ model is based on neighbors renting out their cars to fellow neighbors, instead of one that requires ownership and maintenance of a car fleet. RelayRides will use a key-exchange program—i.e.,

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Voith SensoTop technology nets up to 7% fuel savings for city transit buses

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When combined with a maintenance-free inclination sensor that Voith has added to its ECU, this software allows the transmission to automatically adapt gear-shifting points based on acceleration, vehicle load and the topography of the route. SensoTop is available for immediate retrofit on all existing Voith DIWA.5 5 transmission.

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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

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The Reddit user writes in their post that, when faced with buying a new vehicle , they came across a shop in Portland Oregon called EV Rides that would take older Nissan Leafs and retrofit them with batteries from newer models. And because their workplace has solar charging available, the vehicle essentially charges for free.

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EEI encourages utilities to spend at least 5% of fleet acquisition budgets on plug-ins

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The EEI paper notes that plug-in technologies are available and cost-effective for a number of fleet applications today. fuel cost and maintenance) and typically have longer useful lives than conventional vehicles. We must lead by example—showing our customers the benefits and possibilities of making the switch. —EEI white paper.

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Utilize The ODOT Community Charging Rebate To Fund Your Oregon EV Charging Project

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These funds are often available in the form of rebates, and may cover the majority of an owner/operator’s EV project costs, which can be extremely helpful for those looking for an affordable way to bring EV charging to their communities. How much funding is available for Oregon EV projects?

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