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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

In 21 of the 50 States there are cash, parking and rebate incentives to buy an electric vehicle. As electric vehicles become more popular, people will be looking into whether they’re worth it; our data suggests they are in terms of running costs, but it’s typically going to be more expensive in the first instance when buying the car.

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New EV Models Extinguish Range Anxiety

Electric Auto Association

For years, the media and automakers have thrown around the phrase EV range anxiety and how drivers could be disusaded from buy electric vehicles due to the small battery packs and limited range. According to the DoE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, charging station availability has increased from 2021 to 2022.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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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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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. University of Oregon.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. Oregon Department of Transportation. 1,450,000.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Duh, heres our $40K volt, buy it please? will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth.