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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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By switching to electric school buses and encouraging EV adoption in the community, schools can reduce air pollution and create a healthier environment for children to learn. While electric school buses cost more than diesel buses to purchase, the savings in fuel and maintenance costs even out over the lifetime of the bus.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. To meet these standards, vehicles must undergo an extensive, long-established testing process, regardless of whether the vehicle operates on gasoline or electricity.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. Modern PHEVs and BEVs are subject to maintenance and repairs at any time. If a vehicle is deemed “environmentally harmful,” then the EPA will step in to put their foot down. Conclusion.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Introduce Up To 100 Electric CODA Sedans Throughout 2011

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kWh battery system with active thermal management, the CODA offers a range of up to 120 miles based on US06 and LA4/UDDS EPA tests. As part of that agreement, Enterprise will provide courtesy transportation vehicles to CODA customers during service and maintenance periods. Equipped with a 33.8

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CODA Launches Direct to Consumer Sales of CODA EV

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CODA Automotive, a California-based, US-engineered electric car and battery company, is now accepting deposits for its 100% electric, four-door, five-passenger electric sedan. The CODA Twitter and Facebook pages will be announcing upcoming events and opportunities to see the electric cars. Powered by a 33.8

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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According to the Environmental Protection Agenc y (EPA), the transportation industry is responsible for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. Whether your company uses vehicles for fleet management, rental car businesses or moving and relocation companies, you can reduce operating costs.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles. Choice: 150 different plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles are available worldwide, with that number set to rise to over 240 by 2021. In 2016 there was one charging plug for about every 6 electric cars.