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The Fully Electric Future of Landscape Maintenance 

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An Interview with Dan Mabe, founder of the American Green Zone Alliance.

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New York City Transit Authority adding 50 New Flyer buses equipped with Allison H 40 EP systems

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The majority of the electric hybrid buses will be delivered in 2021, allowing Allison to showcase the H 40 EP electric hybrid system’s industry leading reliability and durability. The H 40/50 EP Series is equipped with regenerative braking, and has ratings up to a maximum 246 kW (330 hp).

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Guests experienced the fully electric trucks firsthand for the first time, and learned more about electromobility and its role in freight movement solutions. Our partnership with Volvo Group began with efforts to develop a prototype of a hybrid-electric diesel truck, something that was novel in the industry at the time.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. BEV (battery electric vehicles) registrations saw a slight increase from the 3 rd quarter of 2019 (from 26,210 to 27,565 units), reaching a 6.7%

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The BMW Group is already applying methods such as data analytics to make its production more efficient—for example, by minimizing scrapped parts in the body shop and through predictive maintenance for machinery. Product strategy: fully-electric models in high-volume series.

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Groupe Renault acquires PVI, a specialist in the electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles

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PVI currently offers three fully-electric powertrain solutions: L powertrains, GVW of 3.5t Renault said that PVI’s expertise and small-scale, flexible production facility will benefit Renault, while Renault will provide economies of scale for the purchasing of components as well as a significant technology portfolio. Master Z.E.

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Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

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Neither is there a significant change to the maintenance regime, with the annual cleaning or change of a new filter on the energy storage system offset by reduced dirt ingress to a relocated hybrid unit cooler pack. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging.

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