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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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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. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

Battery and Charging The hatch opens to ample inside space When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Don’t sleep on Polestar.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. This truly premium midsize sedan is priced competitively, especially when considering the low cost of ownership due to the appealing fuel efficiency.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The shift-by-wire six-speed automatic with a torque converter is engaged by pushing buttons on the center console. Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. It has a Shiftronic mode and paddle shifters. Road Test: 2021 Nissan Rogue.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Two Free Scheduled Services – Per Maintenance Schedule. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350. News: Lexus UX 300e EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Observations: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD.

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