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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Flash Drive: 2018 Ford Mustang GT. Extra Costs.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

This figure represents a 46 peercent increase compared to sales made in 2018. Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Check your local situation before you buy.

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

Green Car Congress

Appendix C outlines four areas of qualified investments: ZEV infrastructure (including the development and maintenance of ZEV charging stations), public awareness, increasing ZEV access, and a green city. Site development for the first Electrify America stations will begin in Q2 2017, with development initiated for all stations by Q2 2018.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018. Description.

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TransLink buys 15 electric Nova Bus LFSe+; Chicago CTA approves buying 600 diesel Nova Bus LFS

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TransLink will be adding these to their two LFSe vehicles delivered in 2019 as part of the Canadian Consortium for Urban Transportation Research and Innovation (CUTRIC) Canada-wide Interchangeability Project, bringing their fleet to 17 Nova Bus electric vehicles. LFS Diesel. LFS Diesel buses are powered by the Cummins ISL 8.9

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Study: Giant Pickups and SUVs More Dangerous to Pedestrians, Obviously

The Truth About Cars

I started bringing up the matter in 2018, citing relevant studies dating back to 2004 , to hypothesize that increased roadway fatalities might have something to do with modern vehicle designs. vehicle fleet made up of pickups and SUVs. Think about the best-looking SUVs or trucks (new or used) you’ve considered buying.

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