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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Highlights of the National Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan include: Charging Infrastructure.

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Charging the Best Car To Buy nominees: A drama in three acts

Green Car Reports

East Ellijay, Georgia, might be considered part of the outermost exurbs north of metro Atlanta, or a gateway to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where in October Internet Brands Automotive editors rounded up the cohort of Best Car To Buy nominees for Green Car Reports, Motor Authority, and The Car Connection.

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Eco real estate

Electric Auto Association

Christopher Matos-Rogers’ Tesla parked outside the Atlanta Realtors Center. When Christopher Matos-Rogers launched a new career as an Atlanta-area real estate agent a decade ago, he had just spent five years as a marine biologist and he knew what was up with climate change. I was determined to be that realtor here in Atlanta.”

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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Allison first announced the 9-speed model in 2017 at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The system is pure electric capable, but no electric charging infrastructure is required. Battery charging is accomplished via regenerative braking and engine operation.

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Mercedes-Benz launches branded Wallbox charger across US, included with certain EVs

Baua Electric

The Level 2 home charger was designed in true Mercedes-Benz style and has internet-connected capabilities like remote functions and over-the-air updates. Last November, the German automaker opened its first branded Charging Hub in North America near its US headquarters outside Atlanta.

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Navistar launches NEXT eMobility Solutions unit to focus on truck and bus electrification

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NEXT has established a “four Cs” approach to developing eMobility solutions: Consulting , using experts in commercial truck engineering, charging infrastructure, telematics and more to craft a custom implementation plan for each customer’s business, while optimizing each product for its usage and duty cycle.

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GILLIG and Cummins partner on battery-electric buses

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At the APTA public transportation show in Atlanta, GILLIG LLC a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, and Cummins Inc. Initial development work will focus on a new battery electric GILLIG bus with a 200-mile operating range on a single charge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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