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Tesla squeeze, broadband charging, EV education, EPA science: Today's Car News

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Electric-car charging info site Chargeway sets up its first installations in Portland, Oregon. And the EPA appointed a noted skeptic of climate action. Portland, Oregon, startup Chargeway. The British parent of Virgin Media plans to use Virgin's broadband wiring to build public electric-car charging stations.

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EPA announces 2016 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners. The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners were honored at a ceremony in Portland, Ore. Reducing nutrient run-off from agricultural operations is a high priority for EPA. on 13 June.

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EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $5 million in grant funding for 4 clean diesel projects at ports in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. Since the start of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded more than 700 grants in 600 communities across the country.

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Navistar First Launching eStar All-Electric Truck Sales in Portland, Oregon

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Portland, Oregon will be the initial launch market for Navistar’s new eStar electric truck. Earlier post.). Navistar also announced its eStar dealer for the Pacific Northwest market: Cascadia International Trucks of Tacoma, Wash. This Class 2c-3 electric truck has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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The Chevrolet Bolt EV with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles is the most popular vehicle among Maven Gig drivers. Approximately 9% of daily trips exceed the EPA-estimated range of the car. Maven Gig drivers have taken trips from San Francisco to Portland (~635 miles) and from San Diego to Los Angeles (~120 miles).

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. In addition, under separate plans, Electrify America will invest $800 million in California, one of the largest ZEV markets in the world.

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OpinionAn open letter to Ford from a customer

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Based on the advertised EPA estimates, I would have been OK with low 40’s.but 28-33 mpg is not even in the ballpark. This is not an issue about EPA testing standards, but rather an issue about setting false customer expectations in order to promote sales. The C-MAX is a well-built car, with extremely inflated EPA estimates.

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