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Car2go adds electric cars as Portland membership soar

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It feels like we never stop talking about the car2go car club-but then it is hard to deny that the service has witnessed phenomenal growth since it first launched in Germany in 2009. Over in Portland in the USA, one of the most recent cities to join the club, the car2go has seen more than [.].

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Car2go car club conquers another US city

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One of the world’s largest car club operators has launched in a new city; Portland, Oregon in the United States. The Daimler-owned subsidiary will begin to deploy some 250 smart fortwo cars in Portland, distributing them throughout the 32 square miles around the city centre.

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PSU, Partners to Evaluate Toyota Prius PHEV

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Portland State University (PSU) and its Oregon partners, including Portland General Electric, have been selected by Toyota as one of six groups nationally to demonstrate and evaluate the next-generation Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV). Portland State University will administer the program regionally.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

EV Match

We’ve partnered with Charli to install and operate Level 2 EV charging stations around the Portland area. CEO of Charli Charging, Alex Hassen, charges his car at 200 Market Street in Portland, OR. Sierra Club San Francisco. Sierra Club Santa Lucia. Photo Credit: Stephanie Harbin. Arcos Mobility.

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Shelling out Real Money

Open Source Civic EV Kit

I still haven't found a donor vehicle, but I've been swamped with preparing for EV-awareness day since I'm the chairperson of the Oregon Electric Vehicle Club. I had the privilege of showing off the Porsche 914 at the kick-off meeting for the EV club in Longview, Washington. The local paper was there and about 30 people showed up.

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Super FET working Comments on Sykro Controller

Open Source Civic EV Kit

This weekend is the biggest day of the year for our local EV club. We're showing off 30 electric vehicles in Downtown Portland and Mayor Adams is also showing up at our press event to endorse our group. I'm excited but will be happy when it's all over.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club. For 40%, it’s the opportunity to try new products, while for 33%, it’s having access to more options. It runs through November. Earlier post.).

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