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Recargo teams with Daimler on access to PlugShare charging network for B-Class Electric Drive

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is working with Daimler to provide customized access to Recargo’s PlugShare charging network for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with PlugShare integration is now available in the United States in select markets. Recargo , Inc. Earlier post , earlier post.)

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

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Between the 15 ah Samsung cells and the premium Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, there are a lot of name-brand components to catch your eye with this Class 3 e-bike. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ride1Up 700 series in our hands-on review. Class 3 electric bike with 28mph (45 km/h) pedal assist and 20mph throttle.

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California Governor signs bill creating commission on lithium extraction in California

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The commission will comprise 14 members appointed by a combination of the California Energy Commission, other state agencies, Assembly Speaker, and Senate Committee on Rules. The Blue Ribbon Commission will review, investigate, and analyze certain issues and potential incentives regarding lithium extraction and use in California.

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National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. A pathway to achieve 55% is being developed.

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ESA completes further design validation of Reaction Engine’s air-breathing SABRE rocket engine

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The two agencies recently reviewed the preliminary design of the demonstrator engine core of the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE), which Reaction Engines will use to undertake ground-based testing at its under-construction test facility at Westcott, Buckinghamshire. —Shaun Driscoll, Programs Director, Reaction Engines.

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ICCT reviews real-world tractor-trailer fuel economy in US, China and Europe

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide. Askin, Garrett E.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States.

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