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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

Green Car Congress

Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

Green Car Congress

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Toyota and partners launch low-carbon hydrogen supply-chain project in Japan

Green Car Congress

In Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Chita City, Toyota City, Chubu Electric Power, Toho Gas, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries have launched the Chita City and Toyota City Renewable Energy-use Low-carbon Hydrogen Project. Background. Hydrogen is a useful energy source for realizing a low-carbon society. The project.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

Green Car Congress

Among other enhancements, buses will be equipped with Cummins-Westport Near-Zero engines and fueled by Renewable Natural Gas, to further reduce NO x vehicle emissions by more than 90% by December 2018. Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance.

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The demand for charging piles is getting more and more popular

Setec Powerr

China’s new energy passenger vehicle sales have the strongest growth, from 579,000 in 2017 to 3.334 million in 2021. in 2017 to 15% in 2021, and there is huge room for market growth. Second, in various application scenarios such as home charging, workplaces, commercial places, gas stations, fleet charging, highways, etc.,

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. My EV’s electric drive unit (motor) that provides the acceleration also reduces the need for using the brakes and brake repair.

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Setec Powerr

Part of the $billion investment commitment , Up to… Will be built in the United States and Canada 4 Ten thousand charging stations , In order to increase the popularity of electric vehicles. Besides , Consumer demand for electric vehicles “ Mileage anxiety ” It will also affect the expansion of the electric vehicle market.