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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

Green Car Congress

The zero-emission bus purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No- Emission funding. The study found the two greatest opportunities to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions existed in ridership increases and reduction of fleet vehicle emissions. LTD has a longstanding commitment to sustainability.

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Montréal and Laval award Canada’s largest-yet battery-electric bus contract to New Flyer

Green Car Congress

The purchase furthers efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by exploring unique electric mobility solutions to create more livable cities. STM provides public transportation in Montréal, Québec, via bus, taxibus, paratransit, and subway services, delivering more than 260 million passenger rides per year.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. That’s less than half the cost I’ve spent driving to Portland in a Toyota Prius.).

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Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

Baua Electric

Under $300/month is notable because many people spend more than that on gas, and, depending on where you get your electricity from, switching to an EV could offset most or all of the cost of the lease. A fifth EV, one that leased for over $400/month back then, has plunged into the sub-$300 club after a $120/month cut in cost.

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Non-stop car insider 

Electric Auto Association

In fact, when contacted for this profile, Kirsch was test driving a Rivian through the mountains of Oregon and Washington in anticipation of the display of the vehicle at ECI’s events in Portland and Eugene. That’s why we have a 30% conversion rate from gas to electric, which is very high,” Kirsch continued. “We Not all fit the bill.

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RMI Launches Project Get Ready to Help Communities Prepare for Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

Community members in Portland, Oregon; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Raleigh, North Carolina soon expanding to the Triangle region have already agreed to work with RMI’s Project Get Ready. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions).

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Portland General Electric. Pacific Gas & Electric. The Office of Federal Sustainability will partner with government and agency fleet purchasers to coordinate and aggregate the purchasing of EV fleets, with distinct acquisition procurement strategies to be determined.

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