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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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With a per-bus price of $759,824, Proterra beat out BYD with a per-bus price of $969,498. Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. Proterra was bidding against BYD for the airport contract.

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The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

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Two diametrically opposed views dominate the current debate about where the oil price is heading. On the other hand, however, there is the view that the price of oil is set to explode, primarily due to underinvestment in the upkeep of brownfields , development of greenfields , and exploration for new resources. We will explain.

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Lightning Systems accepting orders for LightningElectric battery-electric upfit for Ford Transit; price and specs

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Deliveries will begin in early 2018. EV Conversion Price $69,000 $89,000. Options DC Fast Charge (50kW) Analytics (predictive maintenance, route scoring, range analysis, driver behavior, geofencing) Extended warranty up to 8 years Upgraded 12V battery system doubling capacity to support additional accessories. Specifications.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. Fifty-five percent of respondents cited the initial purchase price of electric commercial vehicles as the top barrier.

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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

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The results, reported in a paper in the journal Energy Policy , show spatial variation due to differences in state and local policies, fuel prices, insurance and maintenance costs, depreciation rates, and vehicle miles traveled. Breetz, Deborah Salon (2018) “Do electric vehicles need subsidies? —Breetz and Salon.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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While the maintenance of higher wage households has been more secure under the state’s restrictions, lower wage households have instead turned to the used vehicle market as transit use has collapsed throughout the state. between 2018 and 2019 in California, and 1.0% for the US as a whole. so far in California and 12.4% in the US.

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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

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The results, reported in a paper in the journal Energy Policy , show spatial variation due to differences in state and local policies, fuel prices, insurance and maintenance costs, depreciation rates, and vehicle miles traveled. Breetz, Deborah Salon (2018) “Do electric vehicles need subsidies? —Breetz and Salon.

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