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Solaris to deliver 14 bi-articulated 24m electric buses to Tide Bus Danmark

Green Car Congress

—Petros Spinaris, member of the Management Board for Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. The drive system of the 24-meter electric bus will consist of two traction motors with a total capacity of 240 kW, propelling two drive axles. Its dynamic appearance was designed with BRT routes in mind.

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Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

Green Car Congress

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. vehicle selection and maintenance), tactical decisions (e.g., route selection), and operational decisions (e.g.,

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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a product that packages a fuel cell (FC) system into a compact module; the company plans to begin selling it in the spring of 2021 or later. The maintenance requirements of the new module are simple and infrequent, helping to reduce the total cost, from procurement and usage to disposal.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. What happens if water does get into the battery.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled. Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. Porsche911T : D. See what you missed.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. This means the more maintenance-free electrical systems of PHEVs offset the initial higher cost of batteries. Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

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However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are electric dirt bikes for sale today that can provide the ride quality you are looking for, and some more. Electric dirt bikes are looking sleek nowadays.