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NewsOctober 23, 2015

California Utilities Expand Green Fleets

California's largest utilities including San Diego Gas and Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison will beef up the number of plug-in electric vehicles in their fleets in the near term, the companies announced.

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NewsOctober 23, 2015

California Agencies to Expand Plug-In EV Use

The U.S. Navy and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will expand their use of plug-in electric vehicles and hybrids with new initiatives announced at the Drive the Dream 2015 event earlier this month.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2015

Los Angeles to Become Nation's Largest EV Fleet

The City of Los Angeles has committed to leasing 160 battery-electric vehicles and 128 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced. The LAPD is testing the Tesla Model S and BMW i3.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2015

Indianapolis Settles Lawsuit Over Vision Fleet Deal

The City of Indianapolis’ mayor and the city-county council have settled a lawsuit over a Vision Fleet contract to lease 425 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The city will halt deployment of Vision Fleet vehicles while it rebids the contract.

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NewsAugust 31, 2015

Utah University Unveils EV Chargers, Prius PHEVs

Utah Valley University (UVU) and the state Governor’s Office of Energy Development have unveiled two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and two newly purchased Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the university's Orem campus, according to a UVU release.

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NewsJuly 20, 2015

Emissions, Fuel Costs Slashed By Pa. Sheriff's PHEVs

Montgomery County, Pa., has added three Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric sedans to its sheriff’s fleet of vehicles, according to a county release.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 27, 2015

Indianapolis' EV Fleet Embroiled in Controversy

The City of Indianapolis mayor's bid to roll out the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles has become entangled in opposition from city leaders, the threat of a lawsuit to halt it, and complaints from city departments in recent weeks.

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NewsMay 26, 2015

Obama Scales Back EV Goal for Fed Fleet

Only 7% of the vehicles purchased by the federal government during Obama's presidency were hybrid or battery electric powered, despite President Obama's call for 1 million such vehicles on the road by 2015.

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NewsApril 21, 2015

Tenn. City Utility Acquires Plug-In Hybrid Bucket Truck

The Oak Ridge Electric Department has acquired a new plug-in hybrid bucket truck to reduce noise and increase fuel efficiency, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

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NewsMarch 5, 2015

EDI Offers Class 3 Plug-In Hybrid Truck

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) is now offering a Class 3 utility truck based on its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain that can reduce emissions and fuel use by up to 80 percent, according to the company.

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