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Study: 25% EV adoption would save US $17B annually from avoided climate change & pollution damages

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A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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This year’s investment dollars focus largely on underserved communities, including low-income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution, as well as small truck fleets. Marking the state’s largest investment in equity, it is estimated that more than 70% of the $2.6-billion Funded projects include: $2.2

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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The battery pack alone weighs over 2,900 pounds—about the weight of a Honda Civic. Combustible, energy-dense petroleum is replaced by bulky batteries. But until they do, the number of casualties in crashes is likely to increase as heavy electric vehicles join lighter existing fleets. Pedestrians will also be at risk.

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Trane bringing electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to US

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F, an can be used for both engine-powered or all-electric fleets. In EMEA, the unit is now available with an optional lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack to power the unit and maintain temperature when a vehicle is idling or turned off. A smart controller with power management intelligence to optimize the supply and demand of power.

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Wildflowers & EVs, Arcimoto, Stop Burning Stuff, EV Charge Delivered Where &When You Want It!, Electric Fleets, Battery, CyberTruck Teaser,

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Electric Fleets, Battery, CyberTruck Teaser, appeared first on EV Obsession. The post Wildflowers & EVs, Arcimoto, Stop Burning Stuff, EV Charge Delivered Where &When You Want It!,

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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

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Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. The post Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Doctors want you in EVs.

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GILLIG to supply Seattle transit agency with up to 395 battery-electric buses – Charged EVs

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GILLIG will deliver an initial order of 89 GILLIG Low Floor Battery Electric buses, with the option to purchase up to 306 more units. Built on GILLIG’s Low-Floor platform, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus features 686 kWh of onboard energy storage.

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