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GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

Green Car Congress

Although plug-ins could significantly reduce oil consumption and those associated greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity used for charging the batteries would need to be generated from lower-emission fuels such as nuclear and renewable energy rather than the fossil fuels for PHEVs to reach their full potential.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals. Clean Fleet Report’s was painted in Cityscape Green, but the most eye catching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. Story by John Faulkner.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

Blink Charging

Installing charging stations in your inventory and delivery bays also allow your team to keep your test drive and sales fleet charged. Public charging for dealerships Installing EV charging stations for general public use will be a service to your neighborhood and can act as another source of revenue for your dealership.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Solar Mobile EV Charging Station along Highway can really help!

Setec Powerr

You have to drive through strange neighborhoods and try to locate chargers in vast parking lots where GPS is known to drop out of service. This means operators have more control over where and when their fleets are charged. Flexibility is key when talking about fleet transition and EV charging.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

There are eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. With more than five different brands, Royal Caribbean has a fleet of 65 cruise ships of various sizes. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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