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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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Participating Chevrolet dealers in seven key launch markets across Canada have begun taking orders for the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Volt, with an MSRP starting at C$41,545 (US$43,568). Within twelve months of the retail launch, Volt will be available at dealerships nation-wide.

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Unico's Battery Testing Enters a Competitive Industry

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Unico vice president of engineering Don Wright told IEEE Spectrum that the BAT300 series is also good for conducting capacity tests when a company wants to check cells it purchased from another manufacturer. That all-important data will be critical to setting a purchaser’s expectations and go a long way toward leaving a good impression.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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However, the incentive does not apply to the purchase of PHEVs. Georgia offers a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) tax credit of 20% of the cost, up to $5,000. For instance, DTE Energy in Michigan offers customers discounted electricity rates at off-peak hours if they install a 240-volt Level 2 charger. sales and use tax.

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. In tandem with the purchase process, Nissan will offer personal charging docks, which operate on a 220-volt supply, as well as their installation.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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400 million in grants to purchase thousands of plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles for test demonstrations in several dozen locations; to deploy them and evaluate their performance; to install electric charging infrastructure; and to provide education and workforce training to support the transition to advanced electric transportation systems.

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV for North America

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IONIQ 5 will initially be sold in Hyundai stores in the 10 zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) states plus Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Arizona followed by a broader rollout in 2022. kW peak power using a standard 120-volt outlet). This function can even be used to charge a stranded EV.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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kW onboard charger can charge up to 800 volts. The latter two require additional equipment to be purchased and installed on your home. However, beginning in the third quarter 2024, the EV9 will begin production at Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia. Charging The 10.9 This will be the first Kia EV to be assembled in the U.S.A.,

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