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Things to Keep in mind while buying an Electric Car insurance.

Electric Vehicles India

When you buy insurance for any vehicle first you should consider or analyze the price of the vehicle and which coverage is suitable o purchase You should also check to see if the insurance supplied is appropriate so that your part of paying the claim is minimum during any unfortunate happens.

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How Long Until EV Fleets Take Over the Supply Chain?

Clean Fleet Report

UPS has ordered 10,000 electric vehicles and FedEx plans to make its entire pickup and delivery fleet battery-powered by 2040. Modern EVs have enough range for last-mile deliveries, but cross-country journeys are another story, especially considering how long it takes to recharge. DHL, Amazon and USPS have all invested in EVs.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut: $7,000,000.

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One Tonne Life family reduces emissions down to level of 1.5 tonnes CO2 per person per year

Green Car Congress

Over a period of six months, the Lindells switched from their normal 1970s villa and ten-year-old cars to a brand-new, climate-smart wooden house from A-hus and a battery-powered Volvo C30 Electric. Transport and electricity consumption are the areas where the family made the most progress.

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Daimler Trucks unveils Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck, previews long-haul battery-electric truck; electrification strategy

Green Car Congress

Daimler Trucks unveiled the concept Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, marking the beginning of a fuel-cell push by Daimler for the long-haul transport segment. The range of the series-produced eActros on one battery charge will significantly exceed that of the prototype’s approximately 200 kilometers. Fuel cell system for GenH2.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

From April 2010 the new 13 bands will be further separated out to strengthen the environmental message and first-year rates of VED* will be introduced to further persuade new vehicle purchasers to choose lower emitting, more fuel efficient cars. From the second year of purchase onwards they will then pay the standard rate.

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

That will require a transition to less expensive transportation fuels. PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. The operational technology has been perfected and the battery technology is maturing.