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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid coming to market with EPA-estimated 27-mile electric range; starts at $34,600

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is arriving in select dealerships in 10 states this week with an EPA-estimated 27-mile (43.5-kilometer) The 2016 Sonata Plug-in is EPA-rated at 99 MPGe combined, with 34 kWh/100 miles, and 40 mpg combined for charge sustaining (conventional hybrid) operation.

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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

Teslarati

Tesla victorious in Rhode Island after state approves license to sell direct DRIVE EV offers rebates of up to $2,500 for car buyers who purchase or lease a new fully-electric or fuel-cell EV. Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others Used EVs are also a part of the program but offer smaller rebates.

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Electric motorcycles are gaining momentum

Plug in America

Plug In America Co-Founder Paul Scott’s current ride is the Zero SR/S. “I Riding a cool looking bike that is literally the quickest vehicle around (with the exception of the Premium Tesla Model S) makes me very happy.”. Federal tax credit : Tax credit for the purchase of a new two-wheeled plug-in electric drive motor vehicle.

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Recargo progressing with WCEH fast-charger buildout; subcontract with Supercharger builder Black & Veach

Green Car Congress

The stations will be compatible with both the CCS plug used by electric vehicles manufactured by BMW, GM, and Volkswagen, and the CHAdeMO plug used by Kia, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. In 2015, Recargo hired Ashley Horvat, fresh from her role in the Oregon State government as the Chief Electric Vehicle Officer. EV Connect Inc.;

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

Green Car Congress

The other seven states—Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—account for more than 135,000 vehicles. In the past year we have doubled the number of plug-in vehicles registered in our State, and we now have more 500 charging stations accessible to the public. million by 2025.

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New EV Models Extinguish Range Anxiety

Electric Auto Association

could be new EV models with larger battery pack ranges — 250 or more — more charging infrastructure, and Tesla. could be new EV models with larger battery pack ranges — 250 or more — more charging infrastructure, and Tesla. Tesla has an EV market share of 57% in the U.S. This excludes plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales, too.

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Chargeway: the best electric-car idea you've never heard of

Green Car Reports

In New Jersey and Oregon, someone else does this for you.) Pretty much everyone knows how to put fuel into a conventional car. You pull up to the pump, open the vehicle's fuel door, put in a credit card, select diesel or one of three grades of gasoline, lift the hose, and pump. (In Electric-car charging isn't quite that simple.

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