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Electricity vs Hydrogen: Why is electrification the first choice for fleets?

Setec Powerr

With the development of zero-emission technologies, hydrogen has been recognized as a potential power source for long-distance vehicle fleets because of its high energy density and low weight. Here are a few reasons why electricity is the clear choice for fleets: 1. Universality In the U.S., Safety Electricity is a safe vehicle fuel.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

And oil only seems cheap. Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000. So these retrofits will cost less to drive right away, benefitting public, military, and private fleets, and individual drivers.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

Cars That Think

Outside of California, the device has been approved for use by commercial fleet vehicles in Michigan, Arizona, and Texas, and 10 additional U.S. Reviver Auto is making the so-called Rplates, and they aren’t cheap—the plates are listed at US $700, plus an $8 a month subscription fee. [ states are considering authorization.

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

Join the conversation at EV Daily on Facebook. Australian Government Funds $105m for EV Fleets. Fleets not only buy vehicles but (some) must sell them long before they’re out of commission. Shifting fleets to electric means also boosting the number of EVs in the second-hand car market. We’ll keep you informed.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Former Lordstown Motors founder and CEO Steve Burns has focussed on the fleet market to generate Endurance sales. Conversions can be done of older utes, potentially prolonging the life of an existing vehicle. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. We’re watching on with interest.

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

A number of startups showed off their porposals to retrofit the existing fleets of petroleum-fueled vehicles, giving some hope to Andy Grove’s ambitoious desire to create millions of plug-in conversions before the automakers deliver. But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years.

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A just transition

Clean Car

Particularly if they can be replaced by more active travel and public transport, alongside much cleaner forms of private and fleet vehicles. For people who rely on cheap-to-run diesel vans or cars to get about or run their business the coming years will be a challenge. The post A just transition appeared first on CleanCar.

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