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Housing Authority of Los Angeles begins testing of BYD plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and China-based BYD Motors Inc. The agreement was signed and BYD vehicles were put into service at HACLA Offices in Los Angeles. launched a testing program using BYD’s F3DM (Dual Mode) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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

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With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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Electrify America stations will be designed to provide access by supporting many existing and anticipated charging technology needs (L2 PHEVs, 50 kW+ DC fast charging), the adoption of non‐proprietary charging standards (such as Combined Charging System (CCS) and CHAdeMO), and support for open protocols including Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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The state’s most popular program, the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) , offers rebates from $1,000 to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric (EV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV).

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

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And EVJerr's blogging from Tucson with a couple sites to hit -- the popular bookstore, Bookman's is installing two e-vehicle chargers at two sites and one in Phoenix (See Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, 3 Dec "Ground broken for e-vehicle chargers" article by Dan Sorenson). Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVthusiasts, One & All - Dang!