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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). The comparison controlled for improvements in diesel efficiency between 2006 and 2011. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. equipment).

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Nissan North America, Inc.

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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Shortly thereafter an Apple board member stated Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) suggested the company could build an EV around the time Tesla arrived on the automotive scene in 2008. This was likely in anticipation of the purchase of Drive.ai, which occurred in June 2019.

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Nissan to Begin Taking LEAF Reservations on 20 April; 115,00 Registrants Have First Priority

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The $99, full-refundable reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the list to purchase or lease a Nissan LEAF. The Nissan LEAF begins rolling out to select markets in December, and will be widely available in 2011. Early interest in the Nissan LEAF has been highly encouraging.”.

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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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Almost nine of 10 customers who traded in a vehicle as part of their purchase are new to the Chevrolet brand. Chevy expects to deliver Volts in all 50 states by the end of 2011. GM says that this is part of its plan to gain exposure for the vehicle and the Chevrolet brand.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. In Nashville, Nissan gives credit to a robust charging infrastructure and a core group of employee enthusiasts who raised awareness of the practicality of the vehicle in the market in 2011. Texas is planning to offer a $2,500 state rebate for EV purchases.

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USDA providing $9.6M to create 9,000 acres of BCAP project areas for non-food energy crop production

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REPREVE Renewables, based in Georgia, also is the sponsor of the project’s accompanying environmental assessment. ReEnergy Holdings LLC, has three committed facilities dedicated to purchasing from growers in the project area. Producers interested in participating in the project areas should visit their local FSA county office.

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