article thumbnail

Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Pace is the transportation backbone of Chicago’s suburbs and one of the largest public bus service operators in North America, serving an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Designed and manufactured in the United States, Proterra’s electric transit buses are equipped with the company’s own battery technology systems.

Fleet 448
article thumbnail

Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

But behind the layers of finance and paperwork, Guidestar GPS was developed. & In case you were curious, in 1996 Guidestar worked in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia.

Parts 115
article thumbnail

Engine Alliance Completes 100th GP7200 Engine; Specific Fuel Consumption Improvement Noted

Green Car Congress

Other GP7200 customers include Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Air Austral and International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC). The GP7200 is manufactured at GE and Pratt & Whitney, with GE manufacturing the high pressure compressor, combustor and high pressure turbine.

Engine 170
article thumbnail

8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

Green Car Congress

The partner states are California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. To date, manufacturers have rolled out more than 2 dozen models in the three ZEV categories. Assessment of creative vehicle financing innovations. Earlier post.)

Plug-in 244
article thumbnail

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Promote a robust market for vehicle manufacturers, utilities, equipment service providers, and support industries that ensures a consistent user experience, customer choice, and allows for a streamlined permitting process. Enhance American manufacturing competitiveness, innovation, and the development of advanced technology.

Obama 150
article thumbnail

EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

The tax credit depends on the vehicle’s manufacturing location, battery materials, and even your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). State incentives apply to a wider range of EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) and do not have the limiting manufacturing requirements of the federal EV tax credit. Finance your EV for less.

article thumbnail

EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Gillian Flaccus/AP Renters in the United States are now spending 30 percent of their income on rent, leaving little to finance the purchase of a vehicle. Generally, auto manufacturers frown on using extension cords to power their EVs, and for older buildings, it is not an entirely safe strategy.