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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

Green Car Congress

OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter. The OnStar Vehicle Insights Fleet Adapter, created by GM’s Global Innovation team, plugs into the OBD-II port of non-GM vehicles, as well as GM vehicles built without OnStar hardware and model year 2014 or older GM vehicles.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

Setec Powerr

While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require. Unlike gas pumps, which require relatively simple and infrequent maintenance, charging stations are more complex and require regular upkeep.

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

Teslarati

While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. Additionally, Ipswich PD said it will save up to $13,o00 in fuel and maintenance costs over a ten-year period.

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Digital Twins Give Hydrogen a Greener Path to Growth

Cars That Think

In order for hydrogen to be a viable source of clean energy, the cost of electrolysis needs to be much lower. Sharaf Alsharif, a researcher at the Oldenburger OFFIS Institute for Information Technology in Oldenburg, Germany, believes digital twins could help bring down the cost of clean hydrogen production.

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Depot charging for electric trucks could reduce out-of-route miles – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Vehicle electrification is still an emerging technology, and the only thing certain is that it remains uncertain what the balance of costs and benefits will look like once the e-mobility ecosystem becomes established. There’s more to going electric than plugging in a few chargers at the depot.

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Daimler Buses to bring BEV and fuel cell buses to production standard and on the road by 2018

Green Car Congress

This electric mobility platform includes charging systems with plug-in technology as well as current collector systems on the roof of the vehicle, different sets of batteries and fuel cell system configurations. A modular approach not only reduces direct vehicle costs but also the amount spent on repairs and maintenance.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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The V2G-capable electric bus provides the school savings of $6,070 per seat in net present value ($230,000 per bus over the vehicle’s 14-year lifespan) and becomes a net present benefit after five years of operation. medical and climate change costs), the net present benefit would be $5,700 per seat.

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