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NRG eVgo expanding national fast charging network (corrected)

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Tesla owners that buy a $500 adapter can use NRG eVgo CHAdeMO stations.). eVgo has agreements with Nissan across the US and BMW in California to provide new EV drivers with paid subscriptions when they buy their EVs. eVgo chargers can be found in major metropolitan areas covering portions of Washington D.C.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter). Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Earlier post.)

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

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Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., And a new competition has opened up among the Germans, with BMW announcing an electric Mini and Daimler promising an electric Smart and Mercedes sedan. Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Put the bumper sticker and your car and let everyone know.).

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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 Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. University of Washington. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint.

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U.S. funnels $623M to grow EV charging infrastructure

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The Biden Adminsitration has had the task of handling the widespread adoption of EVs, and charging infrastructure has been arguably the biggest missing piece in the goal to help Americans buy more zero-emissions vehicles. The company outsold Subaru, BMW, and Volkswagen this year, grabbing 4.2 percent of the total U.S.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Chevrolet is a global value leader. Buick will focus on North America and China. Click to enlarge.

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