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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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That’s me on January 16, 2017, with my brand new Chevy Bolt EV Premier edition in my garage at home. Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. Let me tell you about it.

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Toyota reveals second iteration of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck: Project Portal 2.0; 300 miles per fill

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The new truck, known internally as “Beta,” expands on the capabilities of Toyota’s first Project Portal test vehicle by increasing the estimated range to more than 300 miles per fill. builds on the lessons learned from the launch of the Alpha vehicle in 2017. Project Portal 2.0 With a gross combined weight capacity of 80,000 lbs.

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Efficient Drivetrains’ PHEV system surpasses 1M-mile mark in transit application; expanding into Class-8

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EDI) announced that its EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system has surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting over the course of the last 18 months. First systems and vehicles are expected to be delivered in 2H 2017. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.

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INRIX: shared bikes and scooters could replace nearly 50% of downtown vehicle trips

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According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ trip distance estimates, scooters are frequently used for trips between a half-mile and a mile, whereas bike distances are typically between one mile and three miles. Leveraging big data to plan for micromobility services.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. mile “Home Zone.” Projects include: CAR SHARING.

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BYD delivers first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to city of Palo Alto

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The electric refuse truck has 76 miles of range and requires only two to three hours maximum to fully charge. The truck will operate on a variety of service routes in the community from urban to residential neighborhoods including streets with steep inclines. —Andy Swanton, vice president of truck sales for BYD Heavy Industries.

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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

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GMV Syncromatics has also supported the electrification efforts of LADOT since the department received its first electric bus in 2017. This information can then be used for training to increase efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort.