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BYD unveils North America’s largest electric bus factory; capacity for up to 1,500 vehicles annually

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BYD has delivered 137 electric buses in the US and Canada, including more than 75 buses delivered in 2017. BYD is currently producing an additional 300 buses based on current customer orders and has options for more than 300 additional electric bus purchases.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. potential longer-term innovations including evolution up to 350 kilowatt (kW) fast charging.

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