Electric Vehicles

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Shiny New Locomotives – Fast, Too – For Amtrak

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Speed and more energy efficient locomotives bound for Amtrak service in the Northeast begin rolling off the assembly line in Sacramento. Read more →

Tesla Repays DOE Loan, Way Early

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The U.S. Department of Energy confirms that Tesla Motors has paid back its $465 million government loan nine years early. Read more →

California EV Drivers Happy, But About That Range…

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The vast majority of electric vehicle owners love their vehicles, according to a big California survey. The one issue that popped up a lot: Yep, range. Read more →

West Coast Drives Leaf EV Sales Bump

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The lower-priced Nissan Leaf is selling better in 2013, particularly in West Coast areas that have extensive charging infrastructure. Read more →

Smart Fortwo Electric Hits US With Battery Option

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The tiny Smart fortwo EV is making its way to U.S. dealers, and the company says you can buy or lease the vehicle with or without the battery. Read more →