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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Limited quantities of the Stealth Black and Gravity Gray Bird Bike are available now with an MSRP of $2,299. Bafang rear hub motor. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range.

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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A networked solution for residential, commercial, workplace, and utility customers, the new TurboDX gives business owners the option of Bluetooth-enabled access control without networking fees or networked enabled access control. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Delivery vans, commercial-use vans, and pickup trucks are considered light-duty vehicles. This is particularly true for cargo vans and similar medium-duty vehicles, driven by purchase commitments from large fleet operators, with heavy-duty fleet operators committing as well. million fleet vehicles in the U.S. and Europe.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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Based on A123’s proprietary Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate technology, the Military 6T Battery leverages the systems engineering and manufacturing design utilized to produce A123’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ), which is currently offered to commercial automakers. I think the 6T will help the commercial side.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Available now for purchase, lease, or rent; custom builds delivered in 90-120 days. Since then, it has sold 400 trucks to more than 130 fleets, and accumulated 5 million miles and 1.5 million hours of operation. Motor: Brushless AC induction.

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Fast charger comes to Voltageville: Envisioning the Future

Plugs and Cars

He defied conventional thinking by moving directly toward the commercialization of all-electric cars. Although fast charging stations could enable long distance EV driving and are one way to meet the needs of urban purchasers of EVs who don't have parking with access to electricity, it is logically not a matter of first priority.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

As stated in research conducted by Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll in 2019 , while 58% of drivers cited running out of power as a barrier to buying an EV, “65% [of EV drivers] say they had range anxiety when they first purchased an EV, but it went away after a few months.” in 2023, signifying a strategic and widespread transition.

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