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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

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It was the Chevrolet Sprint ER , and I've found a nicely intact example in a car graveyard just east of Sacramento. It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas. After the Geo brand got the axe in 1997, the Metro became a Chevrolet. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. From CEC New ZEV Sales dashboard.

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First 2014 Chevrolet Spark EVs Now At CA, Oregon Dealers

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Add one more battery-electric vehicle to the list of electric cars for sale in California (if not the rest of the U.S.). The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is now available for purchase or lease at several dealerships in northern and southern California, as well as a few in Oregon.

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Chevrolet Volt’s 240V Home Charging Unit Priced at $490

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Chevrolet has an agreement with a supplier to offer Chevrolet Volt owners one of the most affordable 240V home charging units on the market. Installation of the Voltec 240V charging unit is estimated at $1,475 but can vary based upon electrical requirements.

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Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

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Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states in the US are now taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The lower base price is possible in part because of a wider range of options and configurations that come with the expansion of Volt production for sale nationally, GM said.

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Volkswagen to reveal new electric model on March 15

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Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer officially announced that the German automaker plans to preview a new electric model during its presentation on March 15. The all-electric ID.2 2’s €22,500 ($23,823) makes it a very affordable electric vehicle, enough to compete with the likes of the Chevrolet Bolt. The Volkswagen ID.

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Plug-in electric car sales for August: Volt sells at twice Leaf rate

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vehicle sales last month are expected to fall overall as data rolls in, August has traditionally been a very good month for sales of plug-in electric cars. The Chevrolet Volt, for one, kept up its pace this year, with August sales of 2,081, for an eight-month total of 14,295 Volts delivered so far this year.

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