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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. Range: 100 miles (161 km).

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM. April 17, 2009 12:22 pm Link I don’t see how the Telsa Sedan would be an advantage. — Goodbye 2. — Dan 3.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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BEVs have a shorter range than FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs: an average, medium-sized BEV with maximum battery loading cannot drive far beyond 150 km (93 miles) at 120 km/h (75 mph) on the highway, if real driving conditions are assumed (and taking expected improvements until 2020 into account). Click to enlarge.

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