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Tesla becomes the target of Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman’s EV goals

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Keith McCluskey, the Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman, has his sights aimed high as the veteran automaker increases its efforts to break into the growing electric vehicle sector. About 240 fleet operators have placed orders for the all-electric pickup truck as well. . “We want to beat Tesla on EVs.

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With HVIP vouchers, California fleets can buy new electric trucks for less than new Tier 4 diesels; funding queue for next year filling fast

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Heavy-duty electric truck builder Orange EV announced that fleets in California can purchase a new T-Series pure electric terminal truck for less than the cost of a new Tier 4 diesel truck. More than 60% of Orange EV’s fleets have re-ordered. For FY 2016-17, funding has not yet been appropriated for this project.

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2016 Nissan Leaf Rumors, Tesla Supercharger Use, Truck Fuel Economy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, a dealer claims the 2016 Nissan Leaf will be offered with two battery-pack sizes, Tesla's attempt to curb local Supercharger use goes wrong, and a study claims fleet operators would largely support stricter fuel-efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2016 Chevrolet Spark EV To Be Sold At Retail In Canada

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It may not have too many more years to live, but the Chevrolet Spark EV will be sold in some new markets starting with the 2016 model year: three Canadian provinces. minicar Canada incentives plug-in cars Ontario British Columbia Quebec Spark EV compliance car'

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Ltd (JingJu) aims to combine the two companies’ strengths in new energy fleet operation and AI transportation solutions to develop next-generation connected-car systems. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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International Trucks offers over-the-air programming for Cummins engines

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Over-the-air programming, available through the nine-pin International LINK device, enables drivers or fleet managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate engine programming at the customer’s facility over a safe, secure Wi-Fi Connection. —Terry Kline, senior vice president and chief information officer, Navistar.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. This should be a U.S.

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