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Mitsubishi Motors unveils North American spec i-MiEV at LA Show; expected MSRP of about $30,000

Green Car Congress

The North American i-MiEV, when compared to its Japanese- and European-spec compatriots, features a slightly larger body to provide even more interior comfort for four adults, along with redesigned front and rear bumpers for enhanced protection in the event of a collision. Best Buy/Eaton Corporation Collaboration.

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

The Southern Oregon chapter tests new ways to spark interest. The leaders of the Southern Oregon Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Association (SOHEVA) do not rest on their laurels when it comes to convincing the public to drive electric. Should I Buy an Electric Car?” Jim Hartman with his Nissan LEAF in front of solar trackers.

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Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with new discounts

Baua Electric

2024 Kia EV6 GT (Source: Kia) Earlier this month, Kia introduced the Select VIN Summer Sticker Sales event with savings from $500 to $1,500. Kia is offering $7,500 in Customer Cash for those who are buying. In some states (California, Oregon, and Washington), the EV9 Land is eligible for $10,400 in lease cash.

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Going with the talent flow

Electric Auto Association

A chapter in Oregon is guided by the genius of its members. Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association members take part in a Fourth of July parade in Eugene, Oregon. In Oregon, legislation dies if it doesn’t make it through in a particular session,” Barnhart explained. First or second car… New or used… Time to buy electric.

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Non-stop car insider 

Electric Auto Association

In fact, when contacted for this profile, Kirsch was test driving a Rivian through the mountains of Oregon and Washington in anticipation of the display of the vehicle at ECI’s events in Portland and Eugene. I’m taking feverish notes so I can talk intelligently about the Rivian at the event,” she said. “It You invite the guests!”

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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

Green Car Congress

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 Oregon. Expanding the EV fleet. Southern Company: Georgia Power. The Valley Hospital.

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L. Frank Baum’s Cautionary Tale About the Gifts of Electricity

Cars That Think

Baum thought this unmediated access to information was more truthful and reliable than the interpretation of events through newspapers. I was really taken by the demon's gift of a Record of Events, a small box through which the viewer can watch any event currently happening anywhere in the world.

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