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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, has agreed to purchase 22 Proterra Catalyst FC buses to service Florida State University (FSU), bringing the StarMetro fleet to 27 battery-electric buses. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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Twin Rivers (CA) Unified School District receives 10 additional LionC electric school buses

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The Lion Electric Company (Lion), a manufacturer of purpose-built all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has delivered 10 battery-electric LionC school buses to the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento, California.

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CALSTART: Inventory of US electric school buses hit 1,738 in Sep 2021

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Currently, ESBs may still cost 300 percent more than an equivalent diesel-powered school bus, and although data suggests maintenance is much more affordable for ESBs, labor trained in electric drivetrains can be challenging to find in many areas of the country (Arora, 2021).

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

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EVs require less maintenance than gas cars, but they’re not infallible. The plan covers critical components – such as Tesla’s high-voltage battery and drive unit – that can be expensive to fix if they break down out of warranty. The plan offers three coverage levels, and costs range from around $40 to $120 per month.

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5 Top Destinations for a Spring Break EV Road Trip

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How can you create a memorable spring break journey with your battery-electric car ? As far south as you can drive The Florida Keys Spring break leads many to travel south, and the Florida Keys are as far south as travelers can go in the lower 48 states. Be mindful of maintenance needs and weather changes over long distances.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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This was hinted at recently in a social media post from Florida-based Kelly Roofing , one of the top roofing contractors in the market. . An image shared of the home showed that while some parts of the roof may need maintenance, Hurricane Ian’s brutal winds and rain failed to rip off the Solar Roof tiles from the home. .

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The City of Tucson will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. Project Sponsor. 1,737,825.

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