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Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has agreed to purchase five 35-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and five 125 kW Proterra plug-in charging systems. Proterra charging systems utilize the universal J1772-CCS Type 1 charging standard, enabling buses, utility vehicles and cars to share the same chargers.

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Ferguson collaborates with Ford on F550 Fuel Cell Prototype

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Ferguson Enterprises is collaborating with Ford Motor Company to place a first-of-its-kind F550 Fuel Cell Prototype Chassis Work Truck in service within Ferguson’s daily fleet operations for six months. This is an image for Ferguson’s current fleet. An image of the prototype is not yet available. DE-EE0009858.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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In this competition, FTA focused on the introduction of new technology not commonly found within US transit systems such as advancements to propulsion systems. Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. Fiscal Year 2020 Low-No bus program projects are: State. Description.

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Chrysler providing 10 PHEV Ram 1500 pickups to MBTA as part of demo project

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Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). and Charlotte, N.C. Earlier post.). Albany, N.Y., The Ram 1500 PHEV includes a liquid-cooled 12.9

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has two main ways the battery is charged–plugging in or through regenerative braking when slowing or stopping. The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability.

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FTA awards almost $16.6M to coordinate fuel cell bus research

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Develop and conduct in-service testing for a next generation Buy America compliant fuel cell bus in Chicago’s RTA fleet. CTE will use the funds to develop and demonstrate a highly-efficient 35-foot Proterra fuel cell bus with an enhanced Ballard HD6 fuel cell and fast-charging capabilities and will demonstrate the bus in revenue service.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Plug-in charging can be scheduled for off-peak hours to save on electricity costs. Charlotte to Orlando?