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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. After the Geo brand got the axe in 1997, the Metro became a Chevrolet. Driving a Sprint ER from Los Angeles to New York with three passengers sounds like a nightmare.

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Chevrolet to debut production Spark EV at LA Auto Show

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Chevrolet will unveil the plug-in electric version of the Spark mini car at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. The Spark EV ( earlier post ) is one of 13 new or significantly redesigned products that Chevrolet will be launching in 2013.

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, announced an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California.

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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. The Chevrolet Bolt EV with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles is the most popular vehicle among Maven Gig drivers.

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Tesla Model 3 units join LA County Sanitation District fleet

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The Los Angeles County Sanitation District recently launched its new Tesla Model 3 fleet. The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ Fleet Manager, Dave Bolderoff, recently shared on LinkedIn that the agency purchased 22 Tesla Model 3 units. The agency purchased $1 million worth of Tesla Model 3 RWD units.

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Chevrolet Spark EV priced below $25,000 with tax incentives; Oregon and Canada added to markets

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ), introduced today ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives.

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer Chevrolet Volt

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be the first to offer Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles (EVs) for daily and weekly rentals later this month. Charging stations already have been installed at Enterprise offices in Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Monica, Calif. along with a new charging station.

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