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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%. In addition to the environmental and employee health benefits provided by a zero-emission vehicle, the City anticipates significant savings in fuel purchases and vehicle maintenance.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

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Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. From Hyundai Motor Group: The snow chain-integrated tire technology consists of a wheel and tire assembly that feature radial grooves at regular intervals, like a pizza, with modules made of shape memory alloy inserted into these channels.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” with 0-60 mph times of 5.9

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Fiat introducing A-segment Panda 4x4 at Paris Motor Show

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The new Fiat Panda 4x4—the only A-segment four-wheel drive model—will make its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The advantages of this system are entirely automatic operation and no maintenance. The third-generation four-wheel drive Panda will offer a choice of two engines: 85 HP 0.9 TwinAir Turbo and 75 HP 1.3

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Bafang rear hub motor. Gates Carbon Belt Drive simplifies maintenance and extends vehicle longevity. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Bird Bike’s features include: Thumb throttle, inspired by e-scooter throttles, helps tackle inclines with ease. Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity.

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UK Grounds Maintenance Company Contracts for Four Ford-Smith Electric Vehicles Light Commercial EVs

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Carillion Fleet Management is one of only a few companies willing to underwrite electric vehicles on behalf of its customers, and has supplied the four vans on a seven-year contract hire with maintenance agreement. A 90 kW induction motor delivers a top speed of up to 50 mph.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. However, at low speeds, an EV’s tires will not make enough noise to be heard by pedestrians and their electric motors only emit a low hum.

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