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Pilot program to provide e-bikes to low-income workers in Durango, CO; NREL/CEO study on use patterns, efficiency benefits

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Supported by a $50,000-grant from the Colorado Energy Office, 16 low-income workers in Durango, Colorado will receive e-bikes through a pilot program of the 4 Corners Office of Resource Efficiency ( 4CORE ). The nonprofit received the grant funding from the state’s “Can Do Colorado Community Challenge.”.

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GHSA: absent traffic jams, many drivers getting more reckless

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Many states have reported alarming speed increases, with some noting a significant surge in vehicles clocked at 100 mph or more. Examples of the reckless driver behaviors reported recently: In Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska and Utah, police have clocked highway speeds of more than 100 mph.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8

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Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

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Comparing Model X Options at a Glance Tesla Model X Version* Price Range Top Speed 0-60 mph EV Tax Credit State/Local Incentives Model X $79,990 348 miles 155 mph 3.8 sec $7,500 Check incentives Model X Plaid $89,990 333 miles 163 mph 2.5 Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Available Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trims At a Glance Chevrolet Bolt EUV Version Price Range Top Speed 0-60 mph EV Tax Credit State/Local Incentives Bolt EUV LT $27,795 247 miles 90 mph 6.8 seconds $7,500 Check Incentives Bolt EUV Premier $32,295 247 miles 90 mph 6.8 Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Clean Cars 4 All.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Tesla Model 3

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Adapters for public DC-charging stations 240- and 120-volt outlets Home charging stations Comparing Model 3 Options at a Glance: Tesla Model 3 Version Price Range Top Speed 0-60 mph EV Tax Credit State/Local Incentives Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive $40,240 272 miles 140 mph 5.8 The Model 3 RWD accelerates 0-60 mph in 5.8

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Blazer EV

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It also features a “Wide Open Watts” mode that will hit 0 to 60 mph in just under four seconds. The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP), another California-based incentive, offers grants and loan assistance to lower-income drivers to help buy or lease low-emission or zero-emission vehicles, including EVs and plug-in hybrids.