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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The Capital Area Transit System will receive funds to purchase electric buses for Bus Rapid Transit fleet expansion and agency transition to electric vehicles. The City of Albuquerque will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life, along with depot chargers and installation.

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading. Tahoe two-mode) Plug-in hybrid (announced) EREV. Volt) Battery electric (in development) Fuel cell hybrid electric. fleet test). Pure battery-electric range. Battery energy. < Battery power. <