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DOE AVTA Completes 1M Miles of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing

Green Car Congress

The 1 million test miles and more than 26,000 charging events have been accumulated in on-road operations across the United States and Canada. PHEV operations often occur with minimal pre-trip charge events – “they run even if not plugged in”. million charging events. Oregon E.V. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Drivers, Fans React Positively to NASCAR in Chicago

The Truth About Cars

Fans, too, seemed pretty happy with the event. Take Nick Fornero, 30, from Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. He also said a malfunctioning video board was his sole complaint about the event. Most, if not all, of the drivers sounded a positive tune after being on track. I hope they bring it back many times."

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A Well Earned, Guilt Free #YearOfJoe

Creative Greenius

Ladies and gentlemen your friendly neighborhood Greenius has hit the wall. I’ve got National Parks in Oregon and Washington state to see. I am dog tired. And I’m cranky – angry even – I’ve got no patience left. My lips no longer pucker to kiss politicians ass and I find that I can no longer suffer fools gladly.