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Anaheim Transportation Network orders 40 BYD electric buses; 57% electric fleet by 2020

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The Anaheim Transportation Network has awarded an order for 40 battery-electric buses to BYD. The ATN fleet order will increase the number of BYD electric buses the agency can deploy to serve one of the nation’s busiest tourism and employment regions. The buses range in size from the 30-foot BYD K7M to the articulated 60-foot K11M.

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BYD and AMPLY launch preferred partnership for EV charging infrastructure and energy services for commercial fleets

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With the high costs and operational complexities surrounding electric vehicle (EV) deployments within commercial fleets, EV manufacturer BYD announced a preferred partnership with charging infrastructure provider AMPLY Power. BYD produces transit buses and motor coaches at its manufacturing plant in Lancaster, California.

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AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

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This service can also provide debt financing or secure grant funding to reduce capital expenditures and implement resiliency plans as needed. Tri Delta Transit equipment includes buses from Proterra and BYD and associated charging infrastructure systems.

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Orange EV approved to give up to $150K discount for electric terminal trucks with NY EV vouchers

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To be eligible for the NYSEV-VIF grant, a vehicle must be a new Class 3-8 all-electric vehicle truck or bus. Other approved vehicles are BYD buses (up to $150K); Motiv Power electric F450s ($90K); New Flyer buses ($150K); Proterra buses ($150K); Trans Tech buses ($90K); Workhorse vans ($60K); and Zenith Motors vans (up to $57,436).

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Electric vehicles trends in India

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According to an independent study by CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF), the EV market in India will be a US$206 billion opportunity by 2030 if India maintains steady progress to meet its ambitious 2030 target. The global electric vehicle market size was USD 246.70 billion in 2020.The billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $802.81

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

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BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. They have several stations already built and plan on thousands more. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why grant them the privledge to spend our money in the first place? Posted by: GSP | Apr 14, 2009 9:07:50 AM Funny, BYD (chinese) already came out with their version of the volt this year. This is what they do and always have done. Put the money back into the peoples hands and watch our dreams finally become reality.

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