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ChargePoint ranks US metro areas for EV friendliness; SF Bay Area still on top

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The San Francisco Bay Area (including San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose) led the nation, followed by Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu. The regions are core based statistical areas as defined by the US Census. Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA. Atlanta, GA. Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA.

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Pike Research projects California, New York and Florida to lead US in PEV sales

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The company has now constructed a model for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales at the US state level, metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level and for selected utility company territories. Within the top 10 largest MSAs in the US, New York City and Los Angeles are projected to lead with 116,718 and 96,175 PEVs by 2017.

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

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Hawaii, which typically has among the highest gas prices in the nation, will be the top state, with PEVs representing 6.3% Pike Research forecasts that the top 5 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for cumulative electric vehicle purchases between 2011 and 2017 will be: New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA.

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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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When available, stock numbers from official national statistics have been used, provided good consistency with sales evolutions. They have a long way to go before reaching numbers capable of making a significant contribution to greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Still, the IEA noted, electric vehicles only made up 0.2%

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How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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This radio tower, located near downtown Los Angeles, is bedecked with 6-GHz fixed-microwave antennas that serve area police and fire departments. Statistically, most would be outside the microwave antennas’ highly directional main beams, or on the wrong frequency, or shielded by buildings, terrain, and ground clutter.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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GM says it is committed to establishing a harmonized national program to improve fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. An HCCI engine will operate in three modes: Pure spark ignition mode,during high loads and cold engine start-up, which is similar to a traditional gas engine. Focus on fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds that suburban sprawl cancels carbon-footprint savings of dense urban cores in US

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East Coast metropolitan statistical areas (J), with a larger map of New York metropolitan area (K, outer line) and New York City (K, inner line) highlight the consistent pattern of relatively low GHG urban core cities and high GHG suburbs. Credit: ACS, Jones and Kammen. Click to enlarge. Christopher Jones and Daniel M.

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