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US average retail gasoline prices ended 2017 lower than they started

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per gallon (gal) in 2018, 30 cents/gal (13%) higher than in 2017 and 57 cents/gal higher than in 2016. The Midwest covers a large geographic area consisting of many semi-connected markets. Rocky Mountains (Denver). US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.72 gal to $2.91/gal gal during the year.

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Audi of America expands Traffic Light Information to include Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA)

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GLOSA can provide speed recommendations to Audi drivers of select 2017 and newer models that can assist drivers in catching the “green wave,” helping to reduce the number of stops at red lights. Audi is committed to moving America in many ways, including through the development of industry-leading connectivity and mobility solutions.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. These metro areas are expected to account for more than 50% of expected battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation outside California through 2022 (Navigant, 2017).

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BYD unveils first 45' battery-electric commuter coach bus

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BYD’s APTA Expo 2017 vehicle display included: 60 ft. BYD offers seven battery-electric coach and bus models, more than any other manufacturer in the North American market today. BYD also manufactures battery- electric trucks and forklifts. Articulated Transit Bus. Transit Bus. Double Decker Transit Bus. Motor Coach.

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Study finds that current approach to limiting wintertime pollution may initially backfire

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This is contrary to what is typically assumed and suggests a new way to mitigate this type of pollution in Salt Lake City, Denver and beyond. Denver often has the same problem in winter, when brown clouds hang over the city. A major component of the Salt Lake Valley and Denver PM 2.5 —Womack et al.

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BYD unveils North America’s largest electric bus factory; capacity for up to 1,500 vehicles annually

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BYD has delivered 137 electric buses in the US and Canada, including more than 75 buses delivered in 2017. By the end of 2017, BYD will have delivered 70 all-electric trucks to 15 customers in North America, with orders for more than 140 trucks to-date.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Peter Slowik and Nic Lutsey analyze the connections among various state and local policies; public and workplace charging infrastructure; consumer incentives; model availability; and the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric (both fully electric and plug-in hybrid). —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). cities ”.

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