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Edmonton Transit Service unveils 21 Proterra electric bus and purpose-built electric bus garages

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Featuring two electric motors, the DuoPower drivetrain delivers 510 horsepower, accelerating a Catalyst bus from 0-20 mph in under six seconds. —Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. Edmonton selected the 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 max vehicle with 660 kWh of onboard energy and the DuoPower drivetrain.

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NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

Baua Electric

According to the MTA, the average speed of cars in Manhattan is around 7 mph (12 km/h). Most e-bikes can reach speeds of up to 20 mph on throttle only (meaning no pedaling necessary), and others can reach 28 mph with pedaling, making them a viable option for quick commutes across the city. We’re in a race against the clock here.

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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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Motiv’s electric step vans have a range of up to 90 miles with a top speed of 60 mph; battery packs are available in 106 kWh or 127 kWh configurations. The funds are meant to provide an incentive to Californian fleets to adopt the cleanest emerging technologies and continue to advance California's Air Quality and Climate goals.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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The Tucson Fuel Cell is equipped with a Hyundai’s latest 100 kW fuel cell stack, coupled to a 100 kW, 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) electric induction motor, allowing it to reach a maximum speed 100 mph. kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph and can go 20 -100 miles on a single charge. Sounds too good to be true, right? Think again.

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Decoding Electric Vehicle Range: 10 Factors That Influence How Far You Can Go

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Driving an electric automobile at high speeds (65+ MPH) also decreases its range. The range is exactly at the current EPA rating when being driven at 65 mph. Nevertheless, the range drops to 232 and 213 miles at 70 and 75 mph respectively. In other words, when driving at 75 mph, around 15% of your range will be lost. 

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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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The companies also signed a 30-year maintenance agreement. The Coradia iLint can cover up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) with one tank fill, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). Hydrogen and fuel cells are an ideal combination for climate protection as well as for the energy and transport revolution.

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