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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of UPS’ ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel sources and reduce its environmental impact.

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

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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. Oklahoma – 11.50 – 1, 1, 2, 3, 3. points were labeled “EV Accepted.”

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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They calculated benefits over the duration of ownership of the vehicle, assumed to be six years based on the average length of time a new vehicle is retained by the purchaser. The sales dataset was purchased from IHS, and included electric vehicle regulations by make and model in each state in 2013. per year in recent years.

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The New Supersonic Boom

Cars That Think

The most extensive such experiment took place over Oklahoma City in 1964. The 1964 Oklahoma City tests involved more than 1,000 flights, which sparked more than 15,000 complaints, as documented in a 1971 report prepared by the National Bureau of Standards. The last of these issues was perhaps the most vexing, prompting the U.S.

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Amazon’s Rivian van begins delivering packages in its third U.S. city

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The e-commerce giant announced earlier today that it began delivering packages in Tulsa, Oklahoma, joining Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, as the only U.S. Now, the Amazon-Rivian vans are in the middle of the United States in Tulsa, Oklahoma. cities to have packages delivered by the all-electric Rivian delivery vans.

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Summer Update

Plug In Partners

A large coalition has formed around the issues of national security, combating climate change, saving on fuel costs and increasing business for American agriculture. Additionally, other local governments and state agencies are joining the coalition. NGO's The campaign initially began by focusing on the 50 largest cities in the U.S.,