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More Electric Vehicles Could Be Coming To Nevada

Jun 24, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak announced this week his administration would pursue vehicle efficiency standards set by California.

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Utah Leaders Back Bill Increasing Electric Charging Stations

Feb 26, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — Residents in Utah could see an increase in charging stations for electric cars after state leaders have announced their support backing the idea.

KUTV-TV reported that a bill introduced Monday would encourage up to $50 million of investmen

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Nevada Marks Opening Of I-15 Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

Feb 03, 2020

Officials say a stretch of Interstate 15 crossing southern Nevada has become the first route in the U.S. West to be designated as an electric vehicle corridor with charging stations available at least every 50 miles.

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For Skeptic, Tax Breaks Dim Appeal Of Nevada's Embrace Of EVs

Jan 15, 2020

Michael Schaus likes EVs almost as much as he dislikes big government.

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NDOT Builds Out EV Infrastructure As Revenue Questions Remain

Jan 15, 2020

In Nevada’s effort to become more electric-vehicle friendly, Kristina Swallow works where the rubber meets the road.

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With Current Owners Cheering, Nevada EV Adoption Grows

Jan 15, 2020

Nevada has one of the nation’s fastest adoption rates for electric vehicles in the country, but still, fewer than 2 percent of motorists drive EVs.

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Charge! Report Says Electrification Is Nevada's Transportation Future

Jan 14, 2020

With a big push from Carson City, Nevada is hitting the accelerator when it comes to the electrification of the transportation system.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station opens Off I-15 In Nevada

Nov 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Electric vehicle owners have a new place to charge batteries on the heavily-traveled freeway between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

State and local officials on Thursday marked the start of use of two rapid chargers at a Terrible’s Road House service station in Jean.

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Utah To Award Grants For Electric Car Charging Stations

Sep 16, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah groups can apply for state funding for electric vehicle charging stations.

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality will begin accepting applications for grants to buy and install stations starting Monday.

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Las Vegas Area, Casinos Charge Ahead With Electric Vehicle Spots

Sep 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As more electric vehicles hit the streets, additional places to charge them are popping up in Las Vegas.

Casino companies, Clark County, shopping centers and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, now offer charging stations.

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Electric Vehicles Offer Nevada Risk And Opportunity

Sep 16, 2019

Sales of electric vehicles, including hybrids, grew by nearly a quarter last year. And demand is expected to grow even more as state governments incentivize electric vehicles.