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University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

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After receiving a $10-million grant from the GO! The DuoPower drivetrain features two electric motors that deliver 510 horsepower, accelerating a Catalyst bus from 0-20 mph in about five seconds, while also achieving an industry-leading 24.6

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, Chief Technology Officer responsible for Development and Purchasing.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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We’ll also explore the best ways to save money on the purchase of a Bolt EUV by taking advantage of available EV incentives with an EV Climate Loan through EV Life. seconds $7,500 Check Incentives Bolt EUV Premier $32,295 247 miles 90 mph 6.8 But the low sticker price is not the end of your potential savings. Clean Cars 4 All.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). In the last 10 years, HVIP has committed to supporting the purchase of 2,500 zero-emission trucks and buses with vouchers requested by California fleets.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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The CVRP program offers rebates to individuals, business owners, non-profit groups, and government entities that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. These grants are available when a vehicle is either purchased or leased for 36 months or longer.

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2024 Toyota C-HR Debuts Elsewhere: Does Our Market Care?

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We also have the Toyota Corolla Cross available for purchase, resulting in some troublesome overlap. But the combination failed to see the crossover reach 60 mph in under 11 seconds. liter are supposed to be 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) in 9.9 But they all tap out at 112 mph, while the 1.8-liter The original’s 2.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT captures world’s first approval for hands-free driving

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” The German Federal Motor Transport Authority granted the approval. There will be initial limitations with the functionality’s ability, and drivers will only be able to drive at speeds of up to 60 km/h or 37 MPH on German highways. “For many years, we have been working to realize our vision of automated driving.

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