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Nissan Announces Dates for US LEAF EV Tour

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The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is embarking on a nationwide tour. Portland, Ore.: The Nissan LEAF all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on 13 Nov. Berkeley/Walnut Creek: Nov. Detroit: Jan.

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WVU NAFTC partners with Tesla Motors for professional development and electric drive vehicle first responder safety training

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As electric drive vehicles continue to gain popularity, the NAFTC is dedicated to helping first responders understand the differences between these and conventional, gasoline-powered vehicles. South Portland, Maine; and Sanford, Fla. Electric drive vehicles are as safe as conventional vehicles; but they are different. Morgantown, W.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Portland, Ore.; Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas.

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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

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Portland, Ore.; Production will occur on the same line as the gasoline version of the Focus. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Seattle; and Washington, DC. The site offers video, text and diagrams to help consumers understand differences in the technologies of electrified vehicles.

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AMPLY Power: Top 25 US cities could save avg. 37% on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles and buses; up to 60% with managed charging

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The new metric gives fleet owners, operators, municipalities, and policymakers a direct apples-to-apples comparison between gasoline or diesel fuel and electricity pricing. Unlike gasoline or diesel fuel prices, electricity prices can vary significantly on a kWh basis. —Vic Shao, founder and CEO of AMPLY Power.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore., Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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Online cross-shopping data from Edmunds.com indicates that consumers are doing their due diligence to compare hybrids with similar gasoline-powered vehicles. Los Angeles; San Diego; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle) are no more loyal to hybrid vehicles than the nation at large. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4%

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