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Purdue, Cummins partner on in-road, in-motion charging for electric semi trucks

Baua Electric

Indiana’s Department of Transportation is teaming up with Purdue University and legendary equipment brand Cummins to test in-road, in-motion charging for electric vehicles. That quarter-mile strip will be fitted with transmitter coils installed in specially dedicated lanes underneath the otherwise “normal” concrete pavement.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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TARC rolls out six new Proterra battery-electric buses; fleet total of 15

Green Car Congress

With the six new buses, TARC’s all-electric fleet is the second largest of its kind in the country, and the largest east of the Mississippi. The new buses rely on the same on-route overhead charging technology as the ZeroBus vehicles, but there are differences. Other federal and local funding covered the remaining costs.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV demand, value, incentives, charging… even EV Super Bowl. EV street charging. EV Charging Three times faster? EV value The marketplace made clear “Inside EVs” has done a very thorough job rating EVs from the least to the most expensive , and by price per mile of EPA range. Ford Mustang Mach-E. Maintenance of an EV.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however.

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Mullen Automotive labeled ‘Another Fast Talking EV Hustle’ in new Hindenburg Research report

Teslarati

An all-electric crossover, Mullen estimates the range will be around 325 miles, with a max speed of 155 MPH and 0-60 in just 3.2 He plays a critical role in the ongoing setup and expansion of Mullen’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center (AMEC) in Tunica, Mississippi,” CEO David Michery said.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

Clean Fleet Report

seconds and is rated up-to 379 miles of driving range on a fully charged lithium-ion battery. All-electric driving range has been announced at 300 miles and should be able to connect to 350kW DC chargers for an 80% charge in about 20 minutes. of torque, the FF 91 Futurist is claimed to have a 0-60 time of 2.39

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