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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Clean Fleet Report

In fact, places like California, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), are already promoting PHEVs as part of its drive to have only zero-emission new vehicles (ZEVs) on sale by the year 2035. The Toyota Prius Prime is a popular PHEV. So far, PHEVs haven’t been given the boot by the EPA just yet. Conclusion.

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San Francisco Bay Area leaders announce formation of “EV Strategic Council” and $5M+ for EV infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Led by the region’s big city Mayors, regional officials and clean tech industry executives, the Bay Area EV Strategic Council aims to develop the infrastructure needed for an influx of new electric vehicles (EVs). million from the California Energy Commission, supplemented by $2.5 Publication of Ready, Set, Charge, California!

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

The high-tech navigation relied on multiple hard disk cartridges rather than multiple map CDs. & The first Guidestar test models in late 1994 were implemented in the San Jose, California area, distributed once again through Avis rental outlets. Both the RL and the Prius used touchscreens in their navigation systems.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. Like the Prius, Toyota designed the Mirai to be immediately recognizable. The Prius analogy. Earlier post.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Over 259 miles driving Southern California freeways we averaged 25.6 Luxury and tech. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will include reporting on its performance, handling, ride and driving range.

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Toyota "Moves"

Plug In Partners

Four years ago, the professor at the University of California at Davis and a team of engineering students created a plug-in vehicle. clip) Another factor might have been the nudge from a group of tech guys working in their garages, modifying a regular Prius into a plug-in vehicle.

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