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Hylane GmbH buys 18 Hyzon fuel-cell-electric trucks

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Further, it is expected that customers will only pay for the miles actually driven; Hylane plans to cover maintenance or downtime costs. Hyzon also plans a Class 6 fuel-cell-electric truck for the European market. Hyzon’s HYMAX, sold in Europe, is available in 24-, 46- and 70-tonne configurations.

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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Founded in 2012, Orange EV was the first US-based manufacturer to offer 100% electric Class 8 vehicles and the first to offer electric yard truck rentals. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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Canada’s BC Transit to buy ten 40' Proterra electric buses and megawatt-scale fleet charger

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Proterra’s electric transit buses are equipped with the company’s Proterra Powered battery technology systems that have been chosen by world-class commercial vehicle manufacturers to electrify heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

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In order to reach this out-of-touch conclusion, the killjoys at Investopedia start with an assumption that one should limit their transportation expenses to 10 percent of an annual salary, including insurance, fuel, maintenance, and the car payment itself. Same goes for the myriad of decade-old BMW X5s and Merc C-Class sedans.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Make sure you consider what might not be obvious. Extra Costs.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The site provides consumers with information to help guide buying decisions for all types of vehicles, including current EV federal tax credits, as well as operation and maintenance tips to save drivers money. Four of the models on the guide’s “best in class” list of cars by size are conventionally fueled.