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Lightsource bp launches Bighorn Solar project in Colorado; first steel mill to run almost entirely on solar

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As part of that arrangement, EVRAZ will receive clean, renewable power and price certainty from Xcel Energy through 2041. EVRAZ North America is Xcel Energy’s largest retail electric customer in Colorado and one of Pueblo’s largest employers.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. Additionally, both manufacturers recently announced significant price cuts on both models.

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Colorado buyers of Chevy Volt eligible for $13,500 in tax credits

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Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500.

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GM to build and sell new global Chevrolet Colorado pickup in US

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A version of the all-new Colorado midsize pickup will be built and sold in the United States, Chevrolet confirmed today. Product details, timing, pricing and the production location will be announced later. Product details, timing, pricing and the production location will be announced later. Earlier post.)

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Oklahoma and Colorado governors pitch CNG vehicle initiative to US auto manufacturers

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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming, and Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez met with US auto manufacturers in Detroit to pitch a multi-state, bi-partisan compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle initiative. In April, Govs.

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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It blends a modern look with safety features at an accessible price point of $18,500. ElectraMeccanica has a retail footprint in five western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. In May , it broke ground at the 235,000 sq. US assembly facility and engineering technical center in Mesa, AZ.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Colorado’s new 2.8L

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