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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 also features regenerative braking while decelerating, which recharges the batteries and reduces energy consumption for extending range. It introduced its next-generation battery-electric bus, the Xcelsior CHARGE in 2017. The only tailpipe output is clean water vapor.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. These metro areas are expected to account for 89% of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation through 2022, according to a 2017 Navigant report. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade. San Diego-Carlsbad. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.