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Electricity vs Hydrogen: Why is electrification the first choice for fleets?

Setec Powerr

With the development of zero-emission technologies, hydrogen has been recognized as a potential power source for long-distance vehicle fleets because of its high energy density and low weight. However, the challenges of using hydrogen as a potential fuel source for these vehicles may outweigh its potential benefits.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards more than $4.4M in alternative fuels grants to 12 projects; bulk for natural gas

Green Car Congress

million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to 12 projects across the state. The bulk of the funding is flowing to natural gas projects, with additional funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and a biodiesel project. This will provide access to the general public and private fleets. The projects are: Natural Gas.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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5 Best Electric Car Insurance Tips for Millennials

Clean Fleet Report

Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. If you are one of the members of this cohort interested in an electric vehicle, congratulations! Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance.

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How Corporations Can Help the U.S. Reach its EV Goals

Clean Fleet Report

Amazon announced an investment of nearly $1 billion in an all-electric delivery truck fleet last October. The New York Police Department began its shift to electric vehicles last September. Employees who drive a fleet EV for work might have to adapt quickly if they’ve never charged an EV before.

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Natural gas vehicles join GE’s electric fleet

Green Cars News

A commitment to electric cars from energy giant, GE, is taking a detour, according to Bloomberg.com this morning. Two years ago, the firm promised to buy 25,000 electric vehicles, now that pledge incorporates natural gas and LPG vehicles among its fleet of around 11,000 alternative fuel vehicles.