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Toyota to invest $1.3B to build EVs at its Kentucky plant

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billion investment in its Kentucky factory to build EVs, including its three-row electric SUV for the US market. The investment supports the previously announced future battery EV assembly at Toyota Kentucky. to build EVs at its Kentucky plant appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Photo: Toyota Toyota just announced a $1.3

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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The all-new Escape, available in S, SE, SE Sport, SEL and Titanium series trim levels, is built at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. For music lovers, Escape offers an available 575-watt 10-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall. Plug-in hybrid units are due to arrive next spring.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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And lawmakers in Kentucky have made a confounding proposal: to “protect” gas station discrimination by not allowing zoning for EV charging anywhere gas stations aren’t. 4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Duke Energy is the third largest electric power holding company in the United States, based on kilowatt-hour sales.

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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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The Pickens Plan calls for reducing dependence on oil, expanded use of renewable energy, a new 21st-century power grid, increased conservation and efficiency initiatives, and developing alternative fuel vehicles, such as natural gas-powered trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The demonstration will take place in Corbin, Kentucky, where the vehicle will be test driven and evaluated by industry representatives. .--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. energy independence.

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