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Honda cuts US lease price for Fit EV to $259/mo

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The new three-year lease includes no down payment, unlimited mileage, routine maintenance, collision coverage and 240 volt EV home charging station equipment (not including installation) from Leviton. Fit EV competitive lease comparison. Click to enlarge.

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Five Dead, Two In Critical Condition From Fire at Tesoro Refinery

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The explosion and fire occurred while the unit was undergoing maintenance work. With a total crude-oil capacity of some 120,000 barrels per day, the refinery primarily supplies gasoline, jet fuel and diesel to markets in Washington and Oregon, and manufactures heavy fuel oils, liquefied petroleum gas and asphalt.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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An Eco Savings Record screen, new to both the 2012 updated Prius and the Prius Plug-in, allows drivers to measure their savings over a customizable pre-set comparison vehicle. Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Considering the costs associated with installation and maintenance and anticipating the resistance I’m likely to encounter, I decided to put my charger crusade on hold.” extra per month in rent for access to an EV charger; by comparison, most renters surveyed were willing to pay an extra $54.73 a month for a washer/dryer unit.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. Learn your facts before you post please.

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