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Mitsubishi Confirms i MiEV headed for US; Oregon and Portland General Electric Join Partnership Program

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At the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Mitsubishi Motors North America President and CEO Shinichi Kurihara confirmed that the company is developing the i MiEV for sale in world markets, including the United States. Fleet sales of the electric vehicle begin this July in Japan.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Portland, Ore.; On cold days, heated liquid warms the batteries, gradually bringing the system’s temperature to a level that allows it to efficiently accept charge energy and provide enough discharge power for expected vehicle performance. Projected energy cost savings are approximately $160,000 per year. Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Announcing our Partnership with Wallbox

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The durable, compact, and affordable Wallbox Pulsar Plus is available for sale directly through EVmatch and is a great choice for homeowners, vacation rental owners, apartments, and business owners alike. Arcos Energy (Aspen, CO-based). Charli Charging (Portland-based). through EVmatch’s sharing and charging management platform.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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" This time Buffett asked another trusted partner, David Sokol, chairman of a Berkshire-owned utility company called MidAmerican Energy, to travel to China and take a closer look at BYD. One way or another, Sokol says, energy companies will need to produce more energy while emitting less carbon dioxide. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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