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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Here in New York City, where we have a population density that supports a mass transit system, most of our fossil fuel use is to power our buildings. A critical issue in decarbonization will also be the role of the electrical grid itself. We need off-grid and on-grid solutions.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Imagine it is 2013 in New York City. Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. Others, however, think the city should focus more in getting people out of cars altogether.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Green Car Congress

Urban delivery trucks have low average driving speed, and electric motors provide higher efficiency at low speeds. The comparison involved a 2011 Smith Newton electric truck powered by a 120 kW electric motor, and a 2006 Freightliner truck powered by a Cummins diesel engine. —Lee et al. equipment)./p>.

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Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs

Charged EVs

It makes sense for organizations to focus on their core activities, so just as they outsource things like IT or building maintenance, many want to outsource the charging infrastructure for their electric fleets. When you look at things like controllers, motors, e-axles, really not too many manufacturers are out there. Get in line.

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Proterra beefs up its battery expertise: Q&A CTO Dustin Grace

Charged EVs

The Proterra Energy division offers a turnkey electrification solution for fleets, including financing, charging infrastructure and maintenance. Critical components such as the motor we source through a third party, which completely develops the motor to spec for us. Charged : Permanent magnet versus induction motors.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Total cost of ownership of EVs is generally less than an ICE vehicle over its expected life since they have lower maintenance costs and electricity is less expensive per mile than gasoline, and tax incentives and rebates help a lot as well. The UK Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) needs 90,000 EV-trained technicians by 2030.

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