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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

Green Car Congress

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield. 746,456.

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Best Electric Cars In India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. BYD ATTO 3 BYD ATTO 3 launched in May 2022 with two variants – ATTO 3 extended and an ATTO 3 special range. Lakhs 456 KM 72.6

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GWM Ora electric hatch now Australia’s cheapest EV

EV Central

Still, that makes it the most affordable EV on the market following the recent price rises for the MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3. However, as with most parts of the countries, there are rebates available for more affordable EVs; West Australians can get $3500 back after purchase.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. They have several stations already built and plan on thousands more.