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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. People can live better lives when the roads are quieter and cleaner. Financial advantages have become significant for fleet owners, as experts say electrification can reduce maintenance costs by 50% or more.

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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation is also driving a transformation of the fleet. This is particularly true for fleets that have a central fueling hub. million zero emission vehicles on its roads by 2025.

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New to the World of Electric Cars?

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Using electricity, even if it is generated by burning fossil fuels, creates fewer greenhouse emissions, and zero tailpipe emissions leads to a significant reduction local air pollutants, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Lower Operating Costs EVs have lower operating costs than gasoline-powered vehicles.

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King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

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King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet. —Metro General Manager Rob Gannon.

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