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Philadelphia Joins Coalition

Plug In Partners

T he City of Philadelphia, where Independence was declared, has once again made it's voice clear by joining a growing list of cities, counties, environmental organizations, security organizations, electric utilities, and others who see that the flexible fuel plug-in is a here and now component of any future energy policy.

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News: AAA Offers Mobile Charging

Clean Fleet Report

Members of the American Automobile Association , more commonly known as AAA, can now get an emergency EV charge in 14 cities. As consumer’s acceptance of electric vehicles ramps-up, AAA knew providing this service was important to its members. Roadside Assistance Now Includes EV Charging. Charging that comes to you.

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Mayor Menino Adds Boston

Plug In Partners

The purpose of the campaign is to demonstrate to automobile manufacturers that there is a market for flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles. The cost of charging the battery of a PHEV is estimated to be just 50-75 cents per gallon equivalent. We expect some more big ones soon. Sign the On Line Petition more news

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X Prize, Electrathon teams to compete in Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International

Green Car Congress

Two of the vehicles are educational entries from Cornell University and West Philadelphia High School. Entries will include diesel and traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, hybrid models, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell cars and vehicles running on biodiesel, flex-fuel and pure electric. mile) short course.