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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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The USPS operates a fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles in all areas of the United States and its territories; approximately 163,000 of these are right-hand drive, light-duty carrier route vehicles (CRVs) purchased between 1987 and 2001. Environment America. Oregon Environmental Council. Electric Auto Association. Sierra Club.

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Flight Simulator Gave Birth to 3D Video-Game Graphics

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The Oregon Trail came out in 1971 and is still with us.) In retrospect, ESP feels like a predecessor to modern efforts to build “digital twins” to simulate and replicate real-world environments. That makes it the second-oldest video-game franchise still in active development. (

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure,&# said Mr Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA. . “EV development is an exciting new area particularly relevant to the Singapore context. Energy Market Authority.