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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

Green Car Congress

(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

EV Match

At EVmatch, we’re on a mission to build a clean energy future together with industry-aligned partners. Through our partnerships, we’re expanding access to charging stations, service offerings, brand exposure, and workforce training opportunities. Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Charli Charging.

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Oil giant Shell partners with Penske for light-duty EV charging

Teslarati

Oil and gas giant Shell has partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to launch a new joint initiative to support light-duty electric vehicle charging at Penske locations. The companies announced the partnership yesterday at the Advanced Clean Transportation Act Expo. Shell is not the first oil industry giant to venture into EV charging.

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Elevating the EV Consumer Experience: Beas Auto Sales and PlugStar Certification 

Plug in America

Located in Stockton, California, Beas Auto Sales is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to promote cleaner transportation vehicles. We’ve always been about more than just selling cars; we’re a piece of Stockton’s heart.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

Green Car Congress

A new white paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses which policy actions are behind the regional leading markets in the US for electric vehicles. charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group orders external investigation of emissions testing violations, pledges full support to EPA and ARB

Green Car Congress

On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that, based on ARB testing, Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars equipped with 2.0L diesels have used a software defeat device to cheat on the results of NO x testing, and thus have violated the US Clean Air Act. —Prof.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Utilities across the rest of California and the U.S.