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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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The Annual Highway Report finds states disbursed about $139 billion for state-controlled highways and arterials in 2016, a 4% decrease from approximately $145 billion spent in 2015. —Baruch Feigenbaum.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. 50-state availability will be announced in 2015.

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Toyota inviting royalty-free use of ~5,680 hydrogen fuel cell patents

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The first generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launched between 2015 and 2020, will be critical, requiring a concerted effort and unconventional collaboration between automakers, government regulators, academia and energy providers. In May 2014, Toyota announced a $7.3-million

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. Connecticut Department of Transportation. FY2017 Low-No projects. Description.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. Additional markets will follow, tracking the expansion of a convenient hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Earlier post. The Prius analogy.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. Rising to the top of the EV pack.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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Most participants noted that developing fuel cell bus maintenance facilities was not as challenging as expected. Fuel cell hybrid buses are deployed in North America, at AC Transit and SunLine in California, and CTTRANSIT in Connecticut. Most participants expressed confidence that the durability challenge will be solved. Resources.