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UC Davis buys 6 NFI electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses using California state contract

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The DGS contract simplifies potential future bus procurement for California local government agencies for up to five years. UC Davis utilized the California Department of General Services (DGS) contract for the procurement. NFI’s New Flyer was selected by DGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019.

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Survey Finds Fuel Efficiency Impacting US Consumers’ Future Auto Buying Decisions

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A new survey by Capital One Auto Finance found that more than half of respondents (53%) say that their next car will be more fuel efficient than their current vehicle and 55% would be very likely or somewhat likely to give up a larger vehicle for a more fuel-efficient model when they buy their next car.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. For 170 million people who use two-wheelers for mobility, how will they remain mobile in the future? What about the fuel mix of the segment going forward?

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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DOT and DOE are working directly with manufacturers, automakers and labor to understand what domestic sourcing is available today, and what may be possible in the future. New Solicitation for Alternative Fuel Corridors The DOT announced a forthcoming solicitation for the sixth round of Alternative Fuel Corridors designations.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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California ARB 2013 research project to characterize ZEV market; assessing future market potential

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“Although the ZEV-owning population is currently relatively small, evaluating recent ZEV purchases will help us understand the future market.” ARB will use the results to describe the current ZEV market and to refine future estimates of ZEV market potential in California.Proposed funding for the project is $265,000.

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First Steps to Installing EV Charging for Multifamily Dwellings

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Get feedback from residents The first step in developing a plan for EV charging in a multifamily complex is to determine your current and future charging requirements. In the long run, it’s also best to prepare parking spots now for future EV charging expansion using “make ready” infrastructure. Ready to get started?