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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. The City now will enter into final negotiations with Nissan to make the NV200 the first taxicab specially built for use in New York City.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

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million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. As of 31 December 2017, there were more than 2,200 charging stations installed statewide. As a result of this initiative, more than 10,000 electric cars were sold in 2017, a 67% increase over 2016.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars. Rebates have been approved in all 62 counties across New York State. Western NY.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

Green Car Congress

million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway. As of 31 December 2017, there were more than 2,200 charging stations installed statewide. As a result of this initiative, more than 10,000 electric cars were sold in 2017, a 67% increase over 2016.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Among its first announced customers, back in December 2017, was Pepsi, which reserved 100 of the trucks and plans to use them in the California regions of Modesto and Sacramento. While a truck-maker and its dealer can help in identifying suitable routes and matching them to electric trucks, that’s only the start of the process.

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