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Underwriters Laboratories Named Exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project

Green Car Congress

The EV Project began in October 2009 when ECOtality’s eTec was awarded a federal stimulus grant of nearly $100 million from the DOE, and will deploy 4,700 Nissan LEAF EVs for the three-year study. Manufacturers work with UL to develop safer products and increase consumer confidence.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

In cities like San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and San Diego, a combination of green consciousness and enthusiasm for new technology seems to be stirring public interest in the cars.