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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

Teslarati

The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

EV Adoption

One of the common arguments you hear from people in America who are not fans of the idea of electric vehicles is that they are mostly charged from electricity produced from coal power plants. At a high level, 15 states with 25% or more of electricity form renewable sources accounted for 53.5% of electric vehicle sales in the US.

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A Guide to the Portland General Electric EV Charging Program

EV Connect

To build an accessible and scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for residents, businesses, public agencies, and school districts of East Multnomah County and the Portland area, Portland General Electric (PGE) is providing financial incentives to help bring EV adoption to Oregon.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-27

Green Cars News

New blog post: Athens orders natural gas refuse trucks [link] #. New blog post: Oregon climate change laws signed [link] #. green cars # electric cars # hybrid cars: CO2 data aids car choice [link] #. Tags: Latest news Electric cars Green cars Hybrid cars.

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EV Radar: January 2022

Noodoe

US Vice President Kamala Harris reveals a plan to build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations, aiming to make EVs accessible for everyone. 2022: The Grand Year for Electric Cars. 2021 was a huge year for the shift toward electric transportation. EVs to Overtake Gas by 2025 in UK & EU. EV Education.

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Why NPR Hates Electric Cars - A Greenius Expose

Creative Greenius

Frank doesn’t know too much about electric cars and didn’t do much research before doing his report. Frank doesn’t like electric cars very much and doesn’t want you to either. Why did he call his report, “Electric Cars Still Years Away?&# Does he really believe that fairtale?