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model|09/15/17|08/15/17|07/15/17|06/15/17
Fusion Hybrid|6326|4623|2191|5697
RAV4|5759|5128|4695|3709
Prius Liftback|5722|6043|6034|5476
Transit Diesel|4741|3560|1299|3789
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Sierra Hybrid|2992|3128||
Bolt|2632|2107|1971|1642
Niro Hybrid|2554|2677|2763|2188
Accord Hybrid|2278|2162|2007|1799
Camry Hybrid|2090|1284|1290|1355
Prius Prime|1899|1820|1645|1619
Highlander Hybrid|1500|1419|1528|1478
Volt|1453|1445|1518|1745
Ram Pickup Diesel|1137|390||
Ioniq Hybrid|1101|1093|1209|1348
Leaf|1055|1154|1283|1506
Prius C|937|853|868|867
Sonata|866|762|739|741
RX 400 / 450 h|835|852|806|655
Colorado Diesel|832|750|1021|784
C-Max Hybrid|820|1009|995|966
Fusion Energi|763|762|703|707
Prius V|728|835|837|773
C-Max Energi|683|705|844|936
i3|538|504|601|567
5-Series Plug in|511|345|343|239
Malibu Hybrid|499|301|274|278...

Gov. Hickenlooper joins 6 western governors in committing to EV charging station build out on highways

Western governors set sights on electric vehicle charging network spanning seven states

Deal signed to ease EV range anxiety with fast-charge network along 11 Interstate highways


Forget outfitting 2,000 miles of U.S. highways with electric vehicle charging stations. Why not go for 5,000?

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday said he and the governors of six other Western states have a plan to create a network of fast-charge stations that will ease range anxiety among electric vehicle drivers traveling along major transportation corridors in the region.

Eleven interstate highways — including Interstates 25, 70 and 76 in Colorado — were highlighted as initial target corridors in a network covering more than 5,000 road miles.

“This is an investment. Not...

Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will increase its battery electric vehicle offerings beyond the 300-mile range crossover EV it plans to offer by 2020.

The automaker is setting up an internal team named "Team Edison" to study and develop fully electric cars. It will be separate from Ford's other electrification efforts, which include hybrid and plug-in hybrid offerings.

"We see an inflection point in the major markets toward battery electric vehicles," Sherif Marakby, Ford's head of electrification and autonomous vehicles told Automotive News. "We feel it's important to have a cross-functional team all the way from defining the strategy plans and implementation to advanced marketing."

Marakby said Ford is on track to deliver 13 electrified vehicles over the next five years. The automaker has announced seven of those vehicles, which include the 300-mile range crossover. He said Ford will increase the number of battery electric vehicles it will offer, but did not offer details or a...