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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

Teslarati

The silver 2013 Nissan Leaf posted by user sctbke is a sleeper for sure, but an affordable one. The Reddit user writes in their post that, when faced with buying a new vehicle , they came across a shop in Portland Oregon called EV Rides that would take older Nissan Leafs and retrofit them with batteries from newer models.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. We will also discuss the advantages of transitioning to electric vehicles and how these incentives can make the switch more affordable.

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Utilize The ODOT Community Charging Rebate To Fund Your Oregon EV Charging Project

EV Match

Federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as local utility companies, are offering funding to help ramp up the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. Read on to learn whether or not your Oregon EV charging project qualifies for the ODOT Community Charging Rebate, and how to apply.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

EV Match

Through our partnerships, we’re expanding access to charging stations, service offerings, brand exposure, and workforce training opportunities. EVmatch and Silicon Valley Clean Energy are working together to install charging stations at multi-family properties in Santa Clara County, California. Charli Charging.

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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

Green Car Congress

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

Green Car Congress

Among the various features, drivers can log in at any time to check the current state of charge of the advanced lithium-ion battery pack. MyFord Mobile has evolved since launch and now features a charging station finder powered by PlugShare.com , which provides a comprehensive dataset of information. Average charge time is 185 minutes.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

How do you charge your EV at home or in public? Narrow your electric car search Make a charging plan Know your range Maximize EV incentives Test drive Consider leasing vs. financing Get safe pickup or delivery. Make an EV charging plan. Home Charging Options. You can charge your EV just like your cell phone.