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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. In addition, these standards establish workforce training provisions. Background.

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SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

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The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ranging from 10 watts to more than 3 megawatts. As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world.

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range is a hit in China

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The Tesla Model Y Standard Range has attracted flocks of people to Tesla stores in China. Before the base Model Y entered the market, the Long Range and Performance trims were selling well. First weekend after announcing Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD. In May, MIC Model Y sales in China beat MIC Model 3 sales.

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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopts zero-emission vehicle standard

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The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standard for Colorado early today in an 8-1 decision. The new zero-emission standard adopts California ZEV requirements, with automakers to sell more than 5% zero-emission vehicles by 2023 and more than 6% zero-emission vehicles by 2025.

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Audi discounts 2023 RS and standard e-tron GTs in the U.S.

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German automaker Audi has also begun offering discounts on its 2023 RS e-tron GT and standard GT electric vehicles (EVs) in the market. Audi shared the news of the National Customer Credit in a message to its dealerships, and you can qualify for the price cut when buying or leasing one of the vehicles (via Cars Direct ).

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An Electric Vehicle Purchasing Handbook — What Car Should You Buy?

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Now, let’s look at the question of what car to buy. Top Tesla options The lowest priced Tesla is the Model 3 Standard Range Plus. In the first chapter of this “handbook,” I examined the matter of EV charging. Note that this piece is written from a North American perspective.) It has seating for 5 […].

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Toru? buys 6 Solaris electric buses

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The Urbino 12 electric will feature a range of amenities for passengers and drivers. placed an order for another 8 Urbino 12 buses fitted with Euro 6 standard-compliant engines, due to roll out on the city streets in May 2021. These will be the city’s first electric buses. In September, the management of MZK in Toru?

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