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Pike Research projects California, New York and Florida to lead US in PEV sales

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Pike projections of cumulative light duty plug-in electric vehicle sales, 10 largest MSAs by population, 2011-2017. Overall, Pike expects sales of PEVs to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017, reaching a nationwide total of 358,959 vehicles by 2017. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Model Y becomes a hotel amenity thanks to ride-sharing platform Envoy

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” The first Model Y will be available at the Mondrian South Beach in Miami, Florida. Hertz purchased Model 3 and Model Y units from Tesla last year and added vehicles from Polestar this year. Envoy has deployed over 300 EVs at more than 150 multifamily properties and offices since its inception in 2017.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017. FPL Group (Florida). penetration, respectively. 4.6%), and Delaware (4.5%).

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however.

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Non-stop car insider 

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First, a serial entrepreneur Kirsch joined ECI in 2017 soon after retiring from her career at the last of her many successful business endeavors, a special effects company. “I There was literally nothing wrong with my 2017 Model S.” That is unheard of when purchasing a new car. I was very fortunate.”. What fun that was!”

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Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Florida Power and Light Company. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Duke Energy Florida. Con Edison. Connecticut Green Bank.

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