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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Another three are on the West Coast and in Hawaii: Seattle (4), Portland (5), and Honolulu (6). Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. —Erik Gottfried, Nissan director of EV Sales and Marketing.

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

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Sales in the five-story building begin this month, with the first move-ins scheduled for early 2011. I believe this secondary market will be a key enabler to reducing battery costs for automotive buyers and accelerating the growth of the market for electric powered vehicles. Going forward, ITOCHU Property Development, Ltd.

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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In 2011, ASTM approval for the use of renewable jet fuel derived from hydroprocessing is moving into the final stages. Specific recommendations include continuing the Biorefinery Assistance Program and excise tax incentives. Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest 2011 Report. Standard 2 (RFS2) Program.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

In cities like San Francisco, Portland, Ore., Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. Robert Hayden, the clean transportation adviser for San Francisco, said the city hopes to have 60 charging stations installed in public garages by year’s end, with a thousand more available across the Bay Area in 2011.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.