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Is Houston Becoming A More Friendly Environment For Electric Vehicles?

Posted on January 25, 2018 · As electric vehicles become more common, is Houston becoming more friendly for them?

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Posted on July 14, 2023 · A Texas-based company, with funding from Evolve Houston and Houston City Council District D, is using electric vehicles to provide rides in an underserved part of the city where many residents do not have their own automobiles.

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