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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

Green Car Congress

Battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Proterra was the only provider selected offering both long-range and fast-charge transit vehicles capable of recharging in less than 10 minutes. Earlier post.).

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

Green Car Congress

The report, which focuses on road and rail transport, finds that while emissions from light-duty vehicles are expected to drop by 12% by 2030, freight truck emissions are projected to increase by 20%. But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

gasoline-powered vehicles could be delayed. If electric cars can’t break out of niche status in the world’s two largest passenger car markets, then a transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles could be delayed. The firm eTec got $100 million in funding from the US Department of Energy through the stimulus bill.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

Several thousand Leafs made in Japan will be delivered to metropolitan areas in California, Arizona, Washington state, Oregon and Tennessee. Around the same time, General Motors will introduce the Chevrolet Volt, a vehicle able to go 40 miles on electricity before its small gasoline engine kicks in.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The first buyers will be fleet users, which will build central fast-charging facilities. Both will be sold first in China, primarily to fleet users: the government, post office, utilities, and taxi companies, all of which will build central fast-charging facilities. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov.

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