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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

Green Car Congress

Transit buses are excellent repower candidates for a variety of reasons, including the wide availability of parts and experienced service mechanics. Just as important, a repower keeps these buses out of the landfill, making the repower choice the most sustainable option today. All Lightning products are available today.

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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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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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announced the beginning of the pre-order process for the battery-electric LEAF in Japan, as well a starting price of ¥3.76 Other markets will announce their own pre-order process and pricing soon. With the incentive, the consumer’s net price for Nissan LEAF will be ¥2.99 The unit will be available commercially in the future.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV value The marketplace made clear “Inside EVs” has done a very thorough job rating EVs from the least to the most expensive , and by price per mile of EPA range. Maintenance of an EV. EV maintenance Support on the way EV maintenance is rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing EV numbers.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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We decided to use hydraulic hybrid technology for the bus since it recovers more than three times the brake energy and an overall 30 percent lower cost of ownership than any electric hybrid technology available today.

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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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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. The study cautions that for EV ownership to rise to high levels, the needs of drivers have to be met on all days.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. If you need to charge when away from home, fast charging is available in most areas.