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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

Baua Electric

The announcement involved a press event at the National Press Club, along with official-looking press release and even a whole website. Here are some examples of conversations we had with the tool: Frankly… it kind of feels like visiting a traditional car dealer. But it was all organized by pranksters, not Toyota itself.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

You buy your own solar panels, you power your house and your car, and the utility wants to get paid for your doing that.” With the support of the Sierra Club and other organizations, the ordinance was challenged legally and eventually landed in the Kansas Supreme Court where it was ruled illegal last April. “It

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It’s all about connection

Electric Auto Association

Route of IEEVA and Inland Empire Tesla Club DEED event caravan. In fact, the chapter has taken connection to a new level in that Andy Huynh, the president of the Inland Empire Tesla Club , helped launch the EAA chapter and is now serving as the president of both organizations. EV conversion displayed at chapter event.

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive’s MEET Downsview brings electric vehicle education and test drives to North York, Toronto

Plug N Drive

At MEET Downsview, visitors can learn about the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric in Canada through conversations with local EV Ambassadors, learning displays, and test drives in some of the latest EV models from leading manufacturers. Join Plug’n Drive’s EV Owners Club. North York, Ontario.

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

They especially like the conversion vehicles because they’re different.”. A history that goes back GEVA has a history that very much involves the aforementioned conversions. The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

Should I Buy an Electric Car?” In the second session, “We’ll offer guidance on how to make the right decision when buying an EV,” said Hartman. Bergerson launched his publication before he joined SOHEVA because “I saw the need for guidance on how to buy a car based on available greenhouse gas initiatives,” he said. “At

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

They especially like the conversion vehicles because they’re different.”. A history that goes back GEVA has a history that very much involves the aforementioned conversions. The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I