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Denver’s electric bike rebates are making car alternatives cheaper. Other cities should listen up

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The federal government’s plan to provide a tax credit for electric bike purchases doesn’t appear to be coming off of life support any time soon, but that hasn’t stopped Denver from creating its own e-bike rebate program. The post Denver’s electric bike rebates are making car alternatives cheaper.

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Junkyard Find: 1964 Mercury Montclair Four-Door Hardtop Marauder

The Truth About Cars

The DSO code of 51 shows that it was sold out of the Denver sales office. Built in Missouri, probably shipped to Colorado by train, then sold new in Greeley, located about 60 miles north of Denver and the site of a famous Utopian community during the late 19th century. So, to The Crusher it went.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Chicago and Denver (tied). Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. Texas is planning to offer a $2,500 state rebate for EV purchases. In Chicago, charging infrastructure growth has been more recent and now is robust. Washington D.C. New York City.

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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

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Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Range is targeted to be 100 miles (161 km) on a full charge. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Availability of more models across vehicle types, offered at a range of price points and passenger capacities, is an essential precursor to more substantial market development. Consumer incentives remain key to growing the electric vehicle market. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure remains a barrier in many markets. Source: The ICCT.

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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The remaining cities included Denver, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Phoenix. THINK developed the EV-Ready Cities Index to measure which markets are most likely to begin and benefit from the transition to electric vehicles, providing an objective comparison of the EV purchase and usage incentives as well as the market fit for EVs.

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BMW i and EVgo expanding ChargeNow DC Fast program; 500 more fast chargers in US; no-cost DC and Level 2 for BMW i3 drivers

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Eligible BMW i3 customers in ChargeNow DC Fast markets, who purchase or lease the BMW i3 on or after 1 November 2015, from a BMW i Center can enroll in the program. With ChargeNow DC Fast, BMW i3 owners can experience range confidence resulting from convenient, quicker DC Fast charging on the go, making longer EV trips more practical.

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