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

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All fifty states, including Washington DC, were assessed. ” The study recognized three states as the most prepared: Nevada, Mississippi, and Hawaii “mainly due to top scores in climate suitability, but also reporting better than average scores in charger suitability,” the study said. ” Between 10 and 14.9

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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

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Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Southern Company: Mississippi Power. Hawai`i Electric Light Company. Southern Company: Mississippi Power. Duke Energy. Edison Electric Institute.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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While the most populous states will see the highest sales volumes, with California, New York and Florida likely leading the way, as a percentage of total vehicle sales, smaller states will lead, with Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, DC, and Delaware among the top states for PEV penetration. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

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It's almost like another reality not cruising the Blue Highways with the "Spirit of DC." while awaiting a PluginSupply.com upgraded box battery and a set of Li-ion battery -- something new and in anticipation for the upcoming EVenture called Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" All Around Arizona EVducational Tour. The light turns green.

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DOE awards $45M to 38 advanced transportation technology projects; $3M from the Army

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Mississippi State University. This project will develop high performance DC link film capacitors for electric drive vehicle systems. This project will develop novel lubricant formulations with the potential to improve the fuel efficiency of light and medium vehicles by at least 2%. Arizona State University. GE Global Research.

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PHEV Day 161 - Friday, 21 March 2009. From Vicksburg, MS to the 46th State Capitol - Little Rock, Arkansas

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It was first over the wide Mississippi River on I-30 and then right and West onto the Blue Highway called Ole Hwy 80 of yesteryear for a brief run, until it was a right on Hwy 65 and a long run to Little Rock. Traffic was light, but mainly slight some 200 miles! It was leisure travel! And at 55 MPG, too! for 40; 59.7 for 55; 57.0

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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The Ioniq 6 can charge as fast as some of its more expensive competitors For faster charging, owners can take advantage of three years of complementary unlimited charging at Electrify America stations, where with a 350kW DC unit, the Ioniq 6 can get up to 80% in 18 minutes, adding about 65 miles in 5 minutes.

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