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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. Four of the areas—Portland, San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz—have 20 or more actions in place. The assessment includes promotion actions by state policy (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

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& The first Guidestar test models in late 1994 were implemented in the San Jose, California area, distributed once again through Avis rental outlets. & Guidestar testing ramped up in a second location, Florida, after San Jose testing received positive reviews. It was available on all three models for 1996.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

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National Drive Electric Week – San Jose, CA. Several car dealers will have new EVs that guests can sign up to test drive. Where: We’re collaborating on the following events. Register today and spread the news! September 25, 2021. The test drive will be within the park and speed limits are in force.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. The standard and available advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) are extensive and include the latest safety technology.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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The project will leverage existing investments in Tesla’s manufacturing and assembly line for the currently available Model S. Two battery switching stations, at the international airports in San Francisco and San Jose, and six taxis that use switchable batteries will be used. Valley Garbage and Rubbish Co.,

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, California; Redmond, Wash.; ChargePoint charging stations are available now for installation in all nine designated regional metropolitan areas of the US. Sacramento, Calif.; and Washington DC. Three main factors went into the selection of the regions, Coulomb said.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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These incentives are reserved by vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers, and the purchase prices for buyers are reduced by the incentive amounts. They are available only for new natural gas and propane vehicles that meet all the emission requirements of the California Air Resources Board.