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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

The Truth About Cars

These preferences are shaped by a variety of factors, including the state's geographical landscape, climate, and lifestyle of its residents. From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. An article by J.D.

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NOAA: US Experienced Above-Normal Temperatures and Below-Normal Precipitation in April

Green Car Congress

NOAA’s State of the Climate report shows the April 2010 average temperature for the contiguous United States was 54.3 °F Based on a 116-year record since 1895, this monthly analysis prepared by scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC, is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides. inch (0.64

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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This investment builds on the company’s existing 18 CNG fueling stations in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia and operates CNG vehicles in Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand.

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NSF announces $55M toward national research priorities; intersection of food, energy and water systems

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Emergent Polymer Sensing Technologies for Gulf Coast Water Quality Monitoring This collaboration between Mississippi and Alabama develops advanced polymer-based sensing technologies to detect pollutants in Gulf Coast aquatic ecosystems. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Research at the nexus of food, energy and water.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. Alabama – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5. Louisiana – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5.

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NOAA: US Averaged Warmer-than-Normal, Drier-than-Normal in March

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NOAA’s State of the Climate report shows the March 2010 average temperature for the entire contiguous United States was warmer-than-average with several New England states experiencing one of the warmest months of March on record. are part of the suite of NOAA climate services. March temperatures relative to 1895-2010 Click to enlarge.

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Nissan launching upgraded 2012 LEAF in new US markets

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Nissan on 25 July will open up the ordering process to consumers with existing reservations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, DC. —Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America.

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