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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Hybrids and electrics need maintenance, too Electric and hybrid vehicles are not just a trend; they’re the future of automotive technology. It pays to know how to make some changes and repairs.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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A rugged, injection-molded thermoplastic polymer exterior provides an optimized structure into which the electrodes are inserted—the Z3 design requires just 20 of them—minimizing materials, manufacturing, and maintenance while eliminating the risk of any external leaking.

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Ford drops price of SYNC by $100, expands availability

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Ford announced both a $100 price cut for Ford SYNC, its hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system, along with expanded availability by offering it as an option on base trim levels for the first time. The new pricing will be available first on the 2012 Ford Explorer and Edge base models.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck service and owner’s manuals

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While Tesla warns in its service manual that maintenance should only be performed by qualified technicians, it has also publicized how to perform certain fixes so owners can decide the best way to proceed with Cybertruck repairs. While the Cybertruck is currently only available in the U.S.,

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Key Tools for Fleet Management

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From GPS tracking systems that provide real-time insights into vehicle locations to maintenance software that helps you keep your fleet in top condition, these tools can make a world of difference. It also tracks repair history and manages parts inventory, streamlining the maintenance process. Let’s get started.

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Rail Management Services (RMS) orders 9 more Orange EV T-Series electric yard trucks

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Ed Morgenthaler, Vice President of Maintenance, Safety, Legal and Operations for RMS, estimates that the Chicago yard ranks as one of the top five toughest sites of their 40+ facilities across the US. We put the Orange EV truck in Chicago at one of our toughest ramps. tons NO x , 1.6 tons CO, and 80 kg PM.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $24.9 million is available for buses and $3.3 million is available for supporting facilities and related equipment. A maintenance area, as defined in section 5303, for ozone or carbon monoxide. Of that amount, $21.6 7407(d)); or.

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