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Tesla ships more vehicles from China to North America

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Tesla is shipping another batch of vehicles from China to North America as a second ship packed with all-electric cars built at Gigafactory Shanghai is on its way to Canada. However, the April reports were proven to be accurate as both Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made their way to a port in Washington State on May 1.

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J.D. Power launches EV Index; measuring roadblocks to EV adoption, parity to gas-powered vehicles

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Each month, the index will arrive at one number (on a 100-point scale) to make it easy to understand the progress to parity of EVs with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This factor measures the proportion of new-vehicle buyers who purchase an EV, relative to those with a viable substitute meeting their needs.

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Volkswagen aims for sub-$35,000 EV in the U.S.

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Volkswagen is aiming to bring an electric vehicle to the U.S. However, there are still plenty of car buyers who have no intentions of buying an EV, and price is still a big issue for people moving forward, although they have come down substantially. a more affordable EV option for consumers will perhaps help to surge sales and demand.

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Jeep is launching an electric Renegade for under $25,000

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In the US, the Jeep Renegade EV will join two other all-electric Jeep vehicles, the Wagoneer S and Wangler-inspired Recon. Jeep’s electric Renegade will be among three new EVs launching in North America. Although Jeep was recently voted America’s most patriotic brand, sales have slipped over the past few years.

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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The electric propulsion system being integrated into New Flyer’s Buy America-compliant Xcelsior X60 heavy-duty transit bus platform includes a combination of batteries, a fuel cell, and hydrogen storage. When braking, the motor acts as a generator to recover energy, just like in conventional hybrid vehicles.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers.

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Ultimate Guide to CCS to J1772 Charging Adapters: What You Need to Know in 2023

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Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but the charging infrastructure is still catching up. This means most CCS vehicles can’t plug directly into J1772 charging stations without an adapter. . J1772 Known formally as the SAE J1772, this connector is more than just a North American standard. .