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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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This year’s report explores a variety of issues impacting the global automotive sector, including the development of advanced technologies, sustainability, cost expectations on new vehicles, virtual purchasing experiences and mobility services. As a result, ICE vehicles continue to dominate future US vehicle purchase intentions (69%).

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

We help consumers understand the value of a particular EV purchase,” said Sonja Cary, NBEAA’s president. “We 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 We want them to feel satisfied over time with their choices.”

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. —MITEI Director Robert C.

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New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground

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Hochul said, “By breaking ground on Sunrise Wind and advancing the next wave of offshore wind projects, New York is passing a tremendous milestone to combat climate change.” It will help New York State achieve its 70% renewable electricity mandate by 2030. Get started here.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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To help determine its carbon offset projects, Volkswagen teamed with 3Degrees , a renewable energy and carbon offset services provider. The “purchase” of carbon offsets for the e-Golf in the US is not on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis. REDD+ is a specific implementation of a climate change mitigation solution of the UN-REDD Programme.

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Government of Ontario, Canada Providing Rebates Up to C$8,500 for Plug-in Hybrid or Battery Electric Vehicles

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Ontario, Canada individuals, businesses, and organizations that purchase or lease a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle after 1 July 2010 may be eligible for a rebate between C$5,000 and C$8,500 (US$4,900-8,300). Rebates will only be made available to the first 10,000 applicants who qualify. Kathleen Wynne.

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New UK gov’t approves 3 huge solar farms & wants to expand rooftop installs

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Miliband also said he wants to start a “rooftop revolution” by rewriting planning rules to enable more rooftop solar, both for existing homes and for buyers seeking to purchase newly built homes with panels already installed. (We This amount of power is enough to supply around 400,000 homes with electricity. Get started here. –