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Toronto now has the largest fleet of electric buses in North America on the road with arrival of third new electric bus model

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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is now operating the largest fleet of electric buses in North America. In June 2018, the Board approved the purchase of 30 more. The milestone comes as the TTC’s third new electric bus model is now road ready and starting to go into service. New Flyer Industries Inc. and Proterra Inc.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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The researchers also found that dealers’ technological orientation, willingness to sell and displayed knowledge of EVs were main contributors to likely purchase intentions. Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017. Early adopters, however, are a minority of the total market. outside of Norway.

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Ford selects AeroVironment as preferred charging station supplier

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Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and schedule a turnkey professional installation with a call to AeroVironment. Soon customers will also have a web-based option for ordering their home charging package or purchasing their charging station.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America. Vehicle must be used primarily in the United States.

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Tesla FSD Beta takes on GM’s driverless Cruise in San Francisco battle

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During the third quarter earnings call, Elon Musk mentioned that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta should see a wide release in North America this quarter. This meant that every Tesla customer with a compatible vehicle and who purchased FSD would be able to gain access to the advanced driver-assist system upon request.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China. Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine.

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JATO: Tesla most popular global electric vehicle brand between January and September 2017; EV sales accelerating

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For the first nine months of 2017, electric passenger car and LCV sales were up 21% in North America to 67,000 units; up 24% in Japan and Korea to 19,000 units; up 42% in Europe to 100,000 units, and up 126% in China to 227,000 units, according to JATO.

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