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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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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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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Power and Range There are three ZDX configurations, each with their own all-electric driving range (AER.)

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. It can also be a home electricity source during a power outage.

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Ford and Edison

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It is a good example of how electric utilities and car makers can begin to work together. Further details were not immediately available, but environmental advocates said the tie-up showed the momentum building for developing rechargeable hybrid vehicles as a way to reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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