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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

Although fuel costs are the most ‘present’ cost on peoples’ minds, insurance and tax and also see running costs creep up. Without taking into account incentives and subsidies, taxes on electric vehicles are typically more expensive than gas cars—an average of $183 more per year.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. That plant, situated in the coal mining town of Colstrip, currently faces its imminent end as nearby Oregon and Washington plan to ban coal power by 2025. On 13 September, the U.S.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

The Truth About Cars

This is seen as especially advantageous considering the present volatility of the economy. Meanwhile, states have funding schemes of their own — with Automotive News noting that Oregon is working on a rebate program that will give installers more than $4,000 for every public charging point installed.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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In the United States, Mitsubishi will begin to roll out a larger variant of the MiEV, carrying a MiEV-i moniker, as a 2012 model in California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawai’i this November. The vehicle is expected to carry a MSRP of $29,995 before taxes and incentives.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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In addition to California, the ZEV states are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Oregon: $1.3 —Bonnie Holmes-Gen, senior director of Air Quality and Climate Change with the American Lung Association in California. New York: $7.9 New Jersey: $4.6 Massachusetts: $2.9

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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. Along the way, SOHEVA has been very involved in sustainability policy in the Southern Oregon area.

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Driving Nissan’s Trial EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Mark Perry presented an informative powerpoint on the car, mostly general information, and not too much that I didn’t already get from the breakfast meeting of a month ago. They are expecting this car to sell for $25K-$33K before tax incentives. However, the price range was news.