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

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity ( AVTA ) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), has completed 1 million miles of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) testing. PHEV operations often occur with minimal pre-trip charge events – “they run even if not plugged in”. Earlier post.)

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Drive Electric Awards 2022, wrapped!

Plug in America

Plug In America is proud to honor individuals, groups, and large organizations for their important work advancing EVs. This year, the fifth annual Drive Electric Awards took place at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA, and welcomed numerous speakers as well as the complete Plug In America staff and board. Award categories.

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NDEW 2022 steps it up

Electric Auto Association

NDEW event in Juneau, Alaska. With events throughout September and into October, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) 2022 has garnered great attention from one corner of the US to the others. Juneau EV, along with Plug In America , provided 2023 electric vehicle (EV) tax information. NDEW event in Las Vegas.

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NDEW: Profile rising

Electric Auto Association

2022 event gains importance as EVs take center stage. At the time of this post, 239 in person and online events were listed as confirmed. “EVA NDEW 2022 is presented by the Electric Vehicle Association, Plug in America , Sierra Club , and EVHybridnoire. Platinum sponsors are Nissan and Wells Fargo.

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

The Southern Oregon chapter tests new ways to spark interest. The leaders of the Southern Oregon Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Association (SOHEVA) do not rest on their laurels when it comes to convincing the public to drive electric. Jim Hartman with his Nissan LEAF in front of solar trackers. Should I Buy an Electric Car?”

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

Green Car Congress

The program is a prelude to the limited retail market launch of the Fit EV with customers in California and Oregon this summer. The city of Torrance will also receive a Honda plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for additional testing at a later date. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says

Baua Electric

The panel, known as a door plug, was opened to repair damaged rivets on the plane’s fuselage, according to Boeing’s records. The report did not say who removed the bolts keeping the door plug in place. provided a photograph of the door plug after it was reinstalled but before the interior was restored. As evidence, the N.T.S.B.

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