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Mayor Menino Adds Boston

Plug In Partners

Boston joins in the Plug-In Campaign. These vehicles take currently available gasoline-hybrid vehicles to the next level, allowing drivers to plug them in for a few hours to charge the batteries and then drive emissions free solely on electric power for 35-60 miles. By Mayor Thomas M. more Here is the list of City Partners as of today.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

Green Cars News

It is noted that rail is among the cleanest and most energy efficient passenger transportation modes and a network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance its advantages. Northern New England Corridor (Boston, Montreal, Portland, Springfield, New Haven, Albany). Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh).

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

Green Car Congress

A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock). Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC).

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