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Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

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plans to expand the company’s Zipvan cargo van service across North America. Zipcar is launching the Zipvan service in Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon today, and will roll out the service to its remaining metro markets in North America over the next 12 months.

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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

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If all goes according to plan, Honda will produce in-house batteries at the plant, which would be the company’s second EV plant in North America. The Honda Clarity, an awkwardly proportioned electric sedan, was launched in California and Oregon a few years back but was axed pretty soon after that due to low sales.

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California ARB approves cap-and-trade amendments; linking with Ontario

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Additionally, the Oregon legislature is considering a measure to establish a cap-and-trade system that is compatible with California’s. Last year, Governor Brown signed SB 32, which sets a goal of reducing emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, the most ambitious goal in North America.

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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Among the awardees are Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and GM, with separate projects on Li-sulfur batteries, as two of the fifteen Phase 1 “Battery Seedling” Projects. These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

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They’re going to hit the market next fall, but will target Tennessee (where they will be made) and Oregon and Sonoma County, initially. It won’t be as cool as the Tesla, but most of us could afford one today. Tennessee will be a launch market,” said Mr. Perry, additionally mentioning Oregon and Sonoma County, Calif.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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The institute will also provide the manufacturing communities with easy and affordable access to real-time analytic tools, infrastructure, and industrial applications. MontanaTech; National Energy Technology National Laboratory; National Renewable Energy Laboratory; North Carolina State U.; Missouri U. of Virginia; Virginia Tech; U.