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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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Cuomo announced that more than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the State’s Drive Clean Rebate was launched one year ago. The Drive Clean Rebate. New York Governor Andrew M. Earlier post.) Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars. North Country.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

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And now here we have data to confirm, once again, that PHEVs are not as clean as some – like Toyota, for example – might have you think. The post Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Fortunately (?), FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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New York plug-in car sales up 74% April-June with introduction of rebate

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Cuomo announced that the state has seen a 74% increase in electric car sales over the same time period last year, resulting from the Drive Clean Rebate initiative launched on 21 March 2017. The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers.

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

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It was neither as clean looking nor as slick as the Aurora show car, but could be installed without major changes to the dash. The following year, the 1997 Prius became available with more accurate differential GPS, installed in-dash. Both the RL and the Prius used touchscreens in their navigation systems.

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Survey of California plug-in vehicle owners highlights charging behavior

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California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project rebates by vehicle type through July 2012. CCSE conducted the survey in support of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). CCSE and ARB, in partnership with other key stakeholders, plan to conduct additional surveys in support of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Source: CCSE.

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Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

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Due to the importance of power semiconductors, Toyota has been developing them in-house since launching the first-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid in 1997, and has focused on increasing their efficiency. Toyota and Denso achieved the high efficiency SiC transistors through adoption of a trench structure. Source: Toyota.

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

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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). The package of grants and initiatives for the region includes: $1.5