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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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GM Maven Gig expands to San Francisco

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GM’s Maven Gig ( earlier post ) is expanding its initial offering in San Diego to now include San Francisco. Maven Gig members can reserve a Chevrolet Bolt EV for $229 per week plus taxes, which includes insurance (minus deductibles), maintenance, unlimited miles and free charging at EVGo stations for a limited time.

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New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

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The projects will support the next round of research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities under H2@Scale’s multi-year initiative to fully realize hydrogen’s benefits across the economy. Earlier post.). Hexagon R&D located in Lincoln, NE, will fabricate and test composite fuel tanks.

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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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San Diego Gas & Electric’s Electric Rule 18 already provided a clear exemption and did not require modification. The decision also applies to charging service providers for off-road EVs or off-road electric equipment. Through the project, TEC Equipment will offer 15 Volvo Class 8 trucks to lease for real-world trials.

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Maven Gig is expanding geographically, and provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh For example, in North County San Diego, a non-member charging at a Blink Level 2 station will pay $0.59/kWh—almost residential, commercial, office). kWh to $0.46/kWh

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway with a combined average of 42. It combines a 2.0-liter, Running on regular unleaded, the hybrid system is designed to err on the side of fuel efficiency.

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