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Vermont introduces gas vehicle buyback program

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Vermont has started a gas vehicle buyback program, “Replace Your Ride,” giving owners $3,000 for their old gas vehicles. According to VTDigger , the State of Vermont has introduced a gas vehicle buyback program called “Replace Your Ride.” Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Ford F-150 Lightning becomes Vermont Governor’s truck

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Earlier this week, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont took delivery of a new Ford F-150 Lightning that will be part of the his fleet of vehicles that ensure secure transportation. In Vermont, we have made substantial investments in EV infrastructure and incentives to make them more affordable. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/K6DrgV5gsk.

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Why One Olympic Gold Medalist Drives A Plug-In Hybrid In Vermont

Green Car Reports

Over the past few years, electric cars and plug-in hybrids have proven capable of performing in a variety of environments. That includes the cold weather and the occasionally dangerous snowy roads of Vermont. In the Green Mountain State, one particularly enthusiastic plug-in hybrid driver has no problem with snow-covered terrain.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Follow-up: In the end, I bought a Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

The new vehicle, my wife’s car, had to handle a 16 mile daily commute, occasional 300 mile trips to Vermont (a place of few DC fast chargers), and be less than $40,000. In an article last fall, I reached out the GCR readers for a suggestion for what plug-in vehicle I should buy to complement my 84-mile range 2015 Nissan LEAF.

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid coming to market with EPA-estimated 27-mile electric range; starts at $34,600

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The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is arriving in select dealerships in 10 states this week with an EPA-estimated 27-mile (43.5-kilometer) The 2016 Sonata Plug-in is EPA-rated at 99 MPGe combined, with 34 kWh/100 miles, and 40 mpg combined for charge sustaining (conventional hybrid) operation.

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Toyota announces priority registration website for Prius Plug-In Hybrid

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announced the introduction of a new Online Order System that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The 15 launch states include the following: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

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