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Plug In America speaks to the House Committee on Ways and Means

Plug in America

Last week, Joel Levin, Plug In America’s executive director, participated in a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles with several members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the committee responsible for all changes to tax laws. The committee is currently reviewing H.R. You can see the whole bill here.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. The charge time is between 4-6 hours, best left plugged in overnight. Then plug your charger into the wall and align the three-pronged cord with the port beside your scooter.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). Here’s the top 10 and their sales (and links to our latest reviews/news): Tesla Model 3 EV – 67,262.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals.

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CPUC approves SDG&E pilot EV grid integration project; 3,500 charging stations at 350 sites, dynamic pricing

Green Car Congress

However, based on his review of all of the evidence that was presented in the evidentiary hearings, the Proposed Settlement, the various pleadings of the parties, and a careful weighing and balancing of all the considerations set forth in the Governor’s Executive Order and in various statutes, California Administrative Law Judge John S.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! Where Can I Buy One? 4 Great Gifts!

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

Green Car Congress

billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV).

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