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

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BC Transit in British Columbia, Canada has approved a $20-million contract to purchase ten 40-foot Proterra ZX5 electric transit buses and one Proterra Energy megawatt-scale EV fleet charger as part of the agency’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet.

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BYD invests $5M in new warehouse facility in US; greater efficiencies and production capacity for battery-electric buses

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BYD has completed its latest US investment, a new $5-million 100,000-square-foot warehouse for its Lancaster manufacturing plant. This is the firm’s fourth expansion of its current manufacturing campus in Los Angeles County, bringing its total investment in Lancaster facilities to more than $53 million.

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General Motors introduces omnichannel used car marketplace CarBravo

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—Steve Carlisle, GM executive vice president and president of GM North America. Customers can receive guaranteed online offers, from the industry standard Black Book, to buy their vehicles even if they do not purchase a vehicle through CarBravo. CarBravo will leverage GM’s new digital retail platform (DRP).

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Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs

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As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. million battery complex in North Carolina to be used in its EVs and hybrids sold in North America. Currently, the company is building a $13.9

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J.D. Power launches EV Index; measuring roadblocks to EV adoption, parity to gas-powered vehicles

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This factor measures the potential commitment to purchasing an EV based on voice of the customer and online behavioral data. This factor measures the proportion of new-vehicle buyers who have an EV purchase option that meets their buying needs, reflective of factors like price, manufacturer origin, segment and other inputs.

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BYD offers transit agencies assistance with Federal Low-No grant applications

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The Low-No program exists to support the nation’s transition to energy-efficient vehicles such as those manufactured in BYD’s Lancaster, California plant. —BYD North America Senior Vice President Patrick Duan. BYD bus and motor coach models meet all Buy America and FMVSS Rolling Stock requirements.

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GM secures all energy needed to achieve renewable energy goal for 2025; 25 years ahead of target set in 2016

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Sourcing Renewables: While it works to minimize the amount of energy required to run its facilities, GM also sources renewable energy through direct investment, on-site generation, green tariffs and power purchase agreements. This is the main way through which GM is achieving its renewable energy goal.

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