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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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WattEV’s TaaS model provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks. As WattEV’s public charging network expands nationwide, the company plans to scale its depots to provide 1.2

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How battery leasing enhances adaptability in the EV ecosystem | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), the battery stands as one of the most crucial and expensive components, significantly impacting the overall cost of ownership. Battery leasing presents an effective alternative for consumers, offering a pathway to access high-quality battery packs at affordable rates.

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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

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Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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TWC systems are lighter and less expensive than SCR systems, and do not require the use of diesel emission fluid (DEF), resulting in lower capital, operating, and maintenance costs for the aftertreatment system. per mile lower than diesel trucks in over-the-road applications. per mile, lower than natural gas by $0.09

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How electric vehicles are helping gig delivery riders | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

This transformation is driven by the global push by aggregator platforms to lower greenhouse gas emissions and embrace sustainable transportation options. EVs will be the preferred mode of commute for them considering the low cost per kilometer, ease of riding and low maintenance costs.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Within the $10.7

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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However, this shift introduces a new challenge: the recycling of EV batteries. These batteries, essential to the operation of EVs, eventually reach the end of their life cycle. This duration is influenced by several factors: Battery Type: Different battery chemistries have varying lifespans.