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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. Intelligent LED lighting with motion detectors and an efficient dimming strategy reduce energy consumption and light emissions to a minimum. billion in its South Carolina operations. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

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Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, Tesla Tequila features a dry fruit and light vanilla nose with a balanced cinnamon pepper finish,” the Tesla shop described the limited edition set. According to the support page, each customer was limited to only one bottle per purchase.

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New seamless charging network across18 states

Electric Auto Association

Electric transit buses in South Carolina and Virginia will be powered by Dominion Energy through partnerships with the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and Hampton Roads Transit. Dominion Energy is reducing emissions from its light duty vehicle fleet by investing in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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California has a whopping 134 forms of legislation or purchasing incentives favorable to EVs, while New York has 42. North Carolina – 14.25 – 2, 1, 1, 3, 5. South Carolina – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5. Hawaii – 15.0 – 1, 3, 1, 2, 5. Massachusetts – 14.50 – 2, 2, 2, 4, 3.

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Clean Energy to build new CNG stations for multiple transit agencies and large school district; agreements with trucking, refuse and others

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The North Kansas City School District will replace 124 school buses with new CNG buses with an option to purchase an additional 30 over the next 10 years. The use of natural gas fuel also reduces greenhouse gas emissions up to 30% in light-duty vehicles and 23% in medium to heavy-duty vehicles. Schlosser Co.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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In June, Plug In Carolina selected AeroVironment to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle stations in seven South Carolina cities. The control console can be purchased as a standalone tower or as a wall-mountable unit, and with backup J1772 plugs. Aerovironment’s home charging dock. Leviton Mfg.

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