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- ↑ Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska". Nebraska News Service. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Iowa receiving $51M to expand electric vehicle charging station access statewide". KCRG. February 10, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jordan, Erin (July 10, 2022). "More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Iowa". The Gazette. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ↑ Rood, Lee (June 14, 2022). "As gas prices soar, Polk County government to begin shift to electric cars". Des Moines Register. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Dubuque to replace city-owned vehicles with electric vehicles". KCRG-TV. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023– via KSWO.
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