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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

The Truth About Cars

These preferences are shaped by a variety of factors, including the state's geographical landscape, climate, and lifestyle of its residents. An article by J.D. Power explores the most popular vehicles sold be state.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. Connecticut – 11.25 – 2, 1, 1, 3, 3. Montana – 8.50 – 1, 1, 2, 3, 1.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

On the state level, no fewer than 12 —California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont—all have their own conditions restricting new nuclear construction. The firm is planning to start building its reactor around 2026, hoping to deliver power by decade’s end.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). Representatives Henry A.

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