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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. Thereafter fleet managers adopted or indicated an intent to adopt a larger number of EVs because of the benefits that they offer. Sierzchula (2014) Click to enlarge. — William Sierzchula.

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How China beat everybody to be international chief in electrical automobiles

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Within the race to shed carbon emissions, international locations from the United States to Untouched Zealand are meting out incentives to spur electric-vehicle gross sales — ways China impaired for years because it became the largest EV marketplace on Earth. REUTERS) Beijing’s luck is breathtaking. REUTERS) Beijing’s luck is breathtaking.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

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Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets. —Gov.

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Mullen Automotive acquires controlling interest in EV truck maker Bollinger Motors

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The purchase price is $148.2 Combining Bollinger’s vehicles with our existing class 1 and class 2 EV cargo van programs gives us the chance to dominate the entire class 1-6 commercial light and medium duty truck segments. In 2017, Bollinger built and debuted the B1 class 3 sport utility vehicle, the first of its kind.

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BluSmart to integrate 4000 Citroen e-C3 EVs to its fleet – ET Auto

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The new Citroën ë-C3 – all-electric compact SUV will augment BluSmart’s growing fleet of 7,000 EVs. The new Citroën ë-C3 – all-electric compact SUV will augment BluSmart’s growing fleet of 7,000 EVs. Through Assure, institutions can finance the purchase of electric cars and lease them to BluSmart against fixed rentals.”

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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says  Nitin Gadkari 

Electric Vehicles India

Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari . The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari have once again explained that the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will help to increase the economic growth and boost employment generation in the country. Vehicle scrappage policy.

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