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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. That is why many governments have mandated that EVs are fitted with low-speed noise emitters, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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Peak charge rate of up to 170 miles of EV range per hour via 120kW DC fast charging. EV600 connectivity provides fleet operators remote access, real-time location, battery and charging management, driver safety coaching and incident recording, remote diagnostics, safety alerts and predictive maintenance insights, and over-the-air updates.

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Federal-Mogul electrical brushless diesel fuel pump offers enhanced durability and improved fuel economy

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With electronic commutation to drive the DC motor, the non-contact technology is more durable than a conventional pump even when mounted directly on the engine. Canada diesel: > 2,000 hours. The design enables the product to enhance the life of an engine in service and reduce maintenance expenses. S15 ULSD: > 10,000 hours.

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SunLine Transit unveils 7th generation hydrogen-fueled bus

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Canada-based Ballard Power Systems has, together with consortium partners BAE Systems and ElDorado National (California) Inc., The battery system, which will augment the fuel cell, is self-monitoring for easy service and reduced maintenance costs. The new American Fuel Cell Bus. Click to enlarge. bus platform.

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. In addition, this latest Evolution locomotive has a higher top speed than traditional DC-powered locomotives. The new Model ES44C4. Click to enlarge.

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5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday

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You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact moment. Hundreds of DC chargers and thousands of Level 2 charging units dot the interstate, usually spaced out by 25 to 50 miles. Canada or Mexico. You’ll need a passport or enhanced ID to cross into our neighbors to the north or south.

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NRC report finds transporting diluted oil sands bitumen through pipelines does not increase likelihood of release

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Diluted bitumen has been imported from western Canada for more than 30 years and is transported through numerous pipelines in the United States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2013. The NRC committee was not asked to address whether the consequences of a diluted bitumen release differ from those of other crude oils.

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