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Moreno Valley school district to deploy 42 electric school buses

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million pounds in carbon emissions across the Moreno Valley, which has an “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” rating on the Air Quality Index. The school district expects 75% cost savings on bus maintenance, fuel and operations, allowing more funding to go to classrooms. The new electric buses will reduce more than 1.2

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Eviation’s electric commuter plane Alice makes first test flight

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Alice’s range and capacity makes it a unique sustainable solution for our global aviation network, supporting our aspiration to make a substantial contribution in reducing our carbon footprint and ultimately, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. —John Pearson, CEO DHL Express. It is suitable for HVDC networks of up to 800 VDC.

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Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

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Our choice of battery-electric vehicles aligns with our mission of improving air quality and reducing our carbon footprint, while lowering costs at the same time. The vans can be charged in just over an hour by a 50kW DC fast charger. Air quality is top of mind in Porterville and throughout California. —Tim Reeser.

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Different types of motors used in Electric vehicle

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The primary types of electric motors used in EVs are: Brushed DC Motors: Operation: In a brushed DC motor, electricity flows through brushes and a commutator, which cause the rotor (armature) to rotate. Disadvantages: Limited efficiency, maintenance requirements due to brushes wear. They carry electrical current to the armature.

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MG Motor India, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility partner to strengthen EV charging infrastructure | Autocar Professional

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As part of this agreement, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited will set up CC2 60 kW DC chargers at upcoming MG dealerships. The partnership will also provide a comprehensive solution encompassing supply, installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of charging infrastructure.

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles. And unlike the industry’s widely-used steel bus frames, Proterra’s lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced composite bus body maximizes vehicle life, while minimizing repairs and maintenance.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They’re better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants. They’re safer. EVs are ten times less likely to catch fire than conventional gas cars.

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