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AMPLY Power and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions collaborate on bus fleet electrification and solar-powered overhead charging

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AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. —Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power.

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

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The Proterra Solution, the company’s first 40-foot model, weighs less than any other transit bus available today and offers the highest fuel efficiency on the market. Proterra Inc. launched its second-generation all-electric bus, The Proterra Solution, at the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV incentives States step up to the plate Many states are creating and promoting big purchase incentives to speed up EV adoption. Maintenance of an EV. EV maintenance Support on the way EV maintenance is rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing EV numbers. Nissan Leaf is ranked as least expensive 2022 EV.

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Nissan Prices LEAF in Japan Starting at 3.76M (US$40.5K); Mitsubishi Begins Sales of i-MiEV to Individuals at 3.98M

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Nissan offers customers various purchasing methods, including a Nissan Auto Loan. The company will offer a variety of services to customers who purchase Nissan LEAF: Charging equipment arranged by Nissan dealers. The unit will be available commercially in the future.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel or natural gas vehicles. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. Challenges that EV OEMs are addressing include limited driving range, battery life and maintenance, to name a few.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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The team looked at once-daily charging, at home or at work, in order to study the adoption potential given today’s charging infrastructure. The team found that the vast majority of cars on the road consume no more energy in a day than the battery energy capacity in affordable EVs available today. —Jessika Trancik.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

The modern electric car is cost-effective and at the same time it has lower maintenance cost. Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in. Ownership Cost: Gone are the days when buying an electric car would mean paying a fortune for it.