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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). The report on the Mayor’s Scrappage Scheme shows that in addition to those who used the funds to purchase a ULEZ compliant vehicle, others used the money for greener transport options such as public transport, bikes and e-bikes and car clubs. daily charge.

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Tesla becomes the target of Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman’s EV goals

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This is a significantly different narrative compared to a few years ago, when veteran car dealers were reportedly actively dissuading customers from purchasing electric cars. . Back in 2016, the Sierra Club sent out volunteers to over 300 dealerships across the United States.

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Double trouble

Electric Auto Association

Nebraska EVA chapter works in tandem with the Sierra Club. Outreach event sponsored by Eastern NE EVA and the Nebraska Sierra Club. Additionally, the Sierra Club, with Eastern NE EVA’s support, was influential in electing a majority of environmentalists onto the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) Board of Directors.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price. The first Bolt displayed at the annual National Drive Electric Event in 2016 in Los Angeles. The Bolt debuts at the 2016 LA Car Show. Installing the 5.2

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile The setting: The south tower of the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel was originally a private athletic club, complete with this indoor pool, which was host to the famous Olympic swimmer and actor Johnny Weissmuller, who broke records at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics. Hours: Weekdays 6 a.m.

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Nissan CEO outlines launch timetable for autonomous drive technologies

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In a speech to the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., By the end of 2016, Nissan will make available the next two technologies under its autonomous drive strategy. Earlier post.). These consumers want technologies and automated systems that enable them to drive safely, for longer.

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Cal Energy Commission grants Hydrogen Energy California suspension, denies request to terminate power plant project

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Hydrogen Energy California LLC submitted the request for suspension 5 May to allow more time to identify a partner to purchase carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) produced by the plant and negotiate a carbon sequestration agreement, key components of the project’s 2009 revised AFC.

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