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Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by certified local service providers. Additional incentive programs are available in other states as well.

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EPA announces $4B in funding and RFI for clean port upgrades and heavy-duty vehicles

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EPA is now seeking public input to inform the development of two new programs. EPA has announced a technical Request for Information (RFI) on zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles and port equipment to inform the development of these new programs. Performance including durability and maintenance requirements.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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They are newer to the road, so it was hard to know, for instance, their historic needs for maintenance over their operational life. The study finds, for example, that battery electric vehicles have maintenance costs 40% lower than ICE vehicles. Levelized cost of driving (LCOD) across powertrains for light-duty SUV, MY 2025.

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

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This will provide fleet management and maintenance staff with the insight they need to improve vehicle uptime. Allison will begin delivering transmission health information via multiple North American TSPs by year-end. Support for additional applications and global regions is planned.

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Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual revealed in its entirety

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The entire Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual has been shared online, showing detailed specs and information about the newly released electric pickup. While Tesla hasn’t shared the Cybertruck owner’s manual as of yet, a handful of early deliveries have been going out in the past several weeks.

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Faraday Institution launches physics-based battery modeling standard: BPX

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Two cells, currently available on the open market and which have been professionally parameterized, have been made available by About: Energy as examples and are included with the standard download. Industry standards require maintenance and a clear technical, commercially informed roadmap.

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