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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. —Laura Spanjian, director of sustainability for the City of Houston. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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LEAF sales hit 50K mark in US, almost 115K worldwide

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Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston are among 10 launch markets for “No Charge to Charge,” a new promotion that provides two years of no-cost public charging to new LEAF buyers who took delivery of their car after April 1, 2014.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Tesla or other electric with similar range would suit me just fine… The problem with the Volt, though, is that it’s just an incredibly ugly car. April 20, 2009 4:46 am Link What is the battery range of the Volt? — James 8. Oh I really hope that’s sarcasm. Law of conservation of energy) — Eric 25.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My Your main concerns have already been addressed. — Larry 4. — jerryd 7.

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