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Canoo delivers first Oklahoma-built vehicles to the state

Teslarati

The LDVs were produced at the company’s new Oklahoma City factory using battery modules built at a facility located in Pryor. The LDVs also represent the first commercial vehicles produced in Oklahoma since a General Motors (GM) closed in 2006, as highlighted by state Governor J.

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5 Top Destinations for a Spring Break EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

One scenic stretch after another Detroit – The Motor City There are plenty of chances to see the best American culture offers between the coasts. The Motor City has a buzzing culture with a terrific live music scene , tasty Middle Eastern cuisine and world-famous Detroit-style pizza.

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As OK’s anti-Tesla bill moves forward, its author believes a compromise is possible

Teslarati

. “A request bill from the Oklahoma Auto Dealer Association, it seeks to strengthen the position of franchised dealers from the ever-increasing demands and requirements of their legacy manufacturers. A Price for Compromise? Credit: Tesla). “Tesla is still not permitted to sell or deliver vehicles from those locations.

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

Baua Electric

kWh battery and less powerful 133hp motor, dropping its range to 200 miles and slowing its 0-60mph time to 8.7 cubic feet. The rub is that the base model now comes with a smaller 48.6 seconds and goes 261 miles on a full charge.

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Best and Worst Drivers by City

The Truth About Cars

Based on insurance data tabulated by LendingTree’s QuoteWizard , the cities with the worst drivers (in descending order) include Virginia Beach, VA; Dayton, OH; Riverside, CA; Indianapolis, IN; Fresno, CA; Sacramento, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Greenville, NC; Salt Lake City, UT; Los Angeles, CA; and Greensboro, NC.

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

Green Car Congress

The stations will allow the fleets to lower their costs by buying fuel in bulk, access federal motor fuel excise tax credits, refuel at the times most convenient to their schedules, and model successful use of propane to nearby peers. To support the vehicles, 35 propane refueling stations will be constructed. Total DOE award: $12,633,080.

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Summer Update

Plug In Partners

It would also: Provide funds to Minnesota State University – Mankato to convert two conventional hybrids to plug-ins, Establish a task force to assess barriers to plug-in hybrids and to consider possible financial incentives to encourage Ford Motor Company to produce flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles at its St.