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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

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AlphaStruxure , a provider of Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced an agreement to deploy an integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project for Montgomery County, Maryland. The County then purchases the electricity and resilience supplied by the microgrid and charging infrastructure on an ongoing basis.

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Tesla Insurance expanding to Maryland next

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The Maryland Insurance Administration told Teslarati that the Balboa Insurance Company changed its name to Tesla Insurance earlier this year, hinting at the service’s arrival in Maryland. Tesla owners can buy Tesla Insurance via the company’s mobile app. Tesla Insurance added Virginia, Colorado and Oregon last quarter.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. Maryland is one of nine states that has adopted California’s ZEV Mandate. —Auto Alliance.

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BYD K8M 35' electric bus sets high scoring record in FTA bus reliability test

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As a result, US transit agencies can confidently use FTA funding to buy the K8M. All of BYD’s zero-emission buses exceed FTA Buy America requirements, incorporating more than 70% US content. The K8M record-setting performance included high marks in structural durability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.

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Morgan State NTC researchers seeking EV owners input in survey on buying decisions

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Researchers at the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University are curious about the decisions that led EV owners to buy their vehicles. If you own or lease an EV, they would like to include you in a brief research survey.

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Tesla adds state incentive tool to website to calculate total tax breaks

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Tesla has added a state electric vehicle incentive tool that will calculate both federal and state incentive amounts for customers interested in knowing how much of a break they may receive for buying one of the company’s vehicles. Maryland and California have adopted this strategy in an effort to achieve sustainability goals.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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