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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. DEED event on St. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at DEED event in Lonoke, AR. minute film about their very well-attended event. DEED event in Waco, TX. “We

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. The fast acceleration capability of electric vehicles was a key component to reducing the “golf cart” image of EVs that existed before the Tesla Model S emerged in 2012.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. Richard Steiner (right) and his Waverley at the Hoosier EVA 2021 NDEW event. If we had known the Waverley would get that much attention, we would have used it to promote the event.” Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.”

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. Richard Steiner (right) and his Waverley at the Hoosier EVA 2021 NDEW event. If we had known the Waverley would get that much attention, we would have used it to promote the event.” Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.”

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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

Green Car Congress

At today’s opening event, Ford offered a glimpse at some of its projects in key areas, including: Connectivity: Ford is integrating with the Nest application programming interface, targeting home energy and emergency system management while on the road through a series of research experiments.

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Senators take green cars for a spin

Green Cars News

Capitol Hill made for a strange sight earlier this week as it was surrounded by everything from two-seat sports cars to vehicles that resembled golf carts and bucket trucks. Of course this wasn’t just a showcase event. The bizarre collection of vehicles had one thing in common, however - namely alternative energy.

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Helsinki to host electric display of green cars

Green Cars News

The Think city car has a range of 112 miles and a top speed of 65mph. In addition to the eCorolla, the conversion block contains electrically-powered VW Golf, eYaris and Audi A8 cars as well as the Secma Fun Buggy electric kei car. Tags: Green credentials Electric Motor Show event Finland helsinki.