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Getting the personal story `

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Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If Far-flung and growing… Before the pandemic, the NBEAA met in person at Thunderstruck Motors , an EV parts and conversion shop in Santa Rosa with a decades-long association with the chapter.

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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

Green Car Congress

As we accelerate our plan to produce Honda battery EVs in the United States, we also will begin low volume production of fuel cell electric vehicles there to further explore their great potential as part of a sustainable transportation future. —Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

Green Car Congress

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Translation.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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Dahlia Garas, program director of the Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, with a BMW i3. Dahlia Garas, program director of the Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, said the project has four main components. We’re moving toward a transportation system of reduced personal car ownership.

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EV Insurance: Safeguarding your electric vehicle amidst India’s green revolution – ET Auto

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Government initiatives, such as the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles ( FAME ) scheme, underscore the importance of comprehensive coverage. All views expressed are personal. As the adoption of EVs accelerates, tailored insurance policies become essential to address the unique needs of these vehicles.

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2024 Electric Vehicle Awards Program Call for Nominations

Plug N Drive

Online Nomination Form. • Mike Brigham Used Electric Vehicle Dealership Award – for car dealerships excelling in the sale and promotion of used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Canada’s electricity grid operators have long been focused on modernizing the grid in anticipation of the transition to clean transportation.