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Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

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This includes cars in the Express Drive rental car partner program for rideshare drivers, its consumer rental car program for riders, the autonomous vehicle program, and drivers’ personal cars used on the Lyft platform. In 2018, Lyft started a carbon-offsets program to make rides on the Lyft platform carbon-neutral.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. The Rasa uses a small 8.5kW fuel cell (the size currently used in forklift trucks, equivalent to 11 hp) to power the motors positioned in each of the four wheels. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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Another study by Assoc Prof Salvo that was published in 2018 found that households consumed more water from the grid when exposed to air pollution. A 311-person survey on home energy behavior also found that haze pollution induced sleeping with the windows closed, less dining out, and the increased use of the air conditioner and air purifier.

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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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With 75% of the fleet expected to serve low-income and disadvantaged communities, Envoy provides equitable transportation for drivers running personal errands, as well those looking to participate in the gig economy and generate income that is 30% higher than the minimum wage. mile “Home Zone.”

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Aslov’s Hyena M1 Electric Scooter Expands to Nepal

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With a keen vision towards last-mile commuting, Aslov Auto was established in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in 2018. Furthermore, they make sure the price is affordable for the general public. They instead used the vehicles personally and gave them to friends and family in order to test them for the last 3 years.

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Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

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The ferries—with capacity for 50 cars and 199 persons—are designed by Multi Maritime. The first ferry is schedueled for delivery in May 2018. The DC system also includes NES’ Odin’s Eye solution, allowing for future upgrades of the vessels, such as larger battery capacity and/or higher charging power from shore.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

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Green Mountain Power. EVmatch is partnering with Green Mountain Power to deploy Level 2 charging stations at multi-unit dwellings and commercial locations in rural parts of Vermont served by the utility. NeoCharge offers affordable Level 2 (220/240V) dual-port splitters to make home EV charger installations more affordable.