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Voith introduces topography-dependent shifting program SensoTop for N. American city transit buses

Green Car Congress

SensoTop is based on Voith’s DIWA transmission system, but is equipped with an additional maintenance-free inclination sensor which will automatically adapt gear-shifts based on topography of the bus route. The technology is currently being tested in a number of North American cities, including Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

Green Car Congress

The Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers project will provide safety and technical assistance and training related to Plug-in Vehicle (PEV) and natural gas fueling infrastructure; establish the Minnesota Natural Gas. vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. Greater Portland.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Considering the costs associated with installation and maintenance and anticipating the resistance I’m likely to encounter, I decided to put my charger crusade on hold.” Rebecca DeWhitt charges her electric vehicle in the driveway of the Portland, Ore., home she rents on 30 September 2022.