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Soaring gasoline prices have fueled increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But shoppers may not find much to choose from.
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General Motors and California's Pacific Gas & Electric are aiming to test the technology by this summer. Ford previously announced a similar feature on its electric F-150 Lightning pickup.
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The proposal came as Florida will get federal money to expand vehicle charging stations. Last week, The U.S. Department of Energy announced Florida’s initial share was just over $29 million.
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is the only statewide elected official praising the federal infrastructure package, which includes billions of dollars for the state.
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The auto industry is embracing the pivot toward electric vehicles. Will consumers hop on board? Ford is introducing an electric F-150 pickup, called Lightning, at a pivotal moment.
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The bill would ban local governments from enforcing policies that restricts the types of fuel sources that could be used by businesses and homes. Proponents say it would ensure Florida consumers have energy options and insure energy independence.
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It's not just passenger cars: Delivery companies are updating their vans and trucks with electric models as they look to save on fuel and cut maintenance costs.
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A proposal meant to encourage the construction of more electric vehicle charging stations passed its first committee stop today. It would create a grant program that would allow state agencies, local governments, and more to apply and get funding to develop plans to install the stations. It would also cover the purchase of equipment and the cost of installation.
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The five-year FPL pilot, in part, is expected to include the utility owning what are known as “fast charging’ stations that would allow motorists to more quickly charge vehicles than they could, for example, at home.
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Most charging actually happens at home, but concerns about how to juice up are tripping up would-be buyers. A lot is on the line for automakers.
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As of July 2020, less than 1% of Floridians were driving hybrid or electric cars. That’s according to an in-house consultant for the state’s transportation agency.
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Florida is moving ahead with plans to dramatically expand its network of electric vehicle charging stations along major interstates and highways.