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San José International deploys 10 Proterra electric buses in airport fleet

Green Car Congress

Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) has deployed a fleet of 10 Proterra battery-electric buses that will transport passengers and their luggage between SJC’s parking lots, rental car center, and terminals. SJC’s deployment is a first for a California airport and among the largest deployments for a US airport.

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Gogoro battery-swapping electric scooters continue international expansion

Baua Electric

Nepal is at the forefront of clean energy generation and utilization and is actively promoting two- and four-wheel EV adoption and our partnership is sure to make a significant impact,” said Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro. But for the US, I don’t think we should hold our breath for a Gogoro entry anytime soon, unfortunately.

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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

Green Car Congress

The study group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. It extends more than 2,000 miles and contains more than 110 ports.

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Motiv Power Systems introduces new medium-duty electric truck Argo

Green Car Congress

Motiv Power Systems announced the new Argo Series electric truck featuring a medium-duty EV cab designed from the ground up, with customer-driven miles and fleet owner feedback built in. The launch of Argo is a strategic step for Motiv intended to triple the company’s market size.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out the sale of internal combustion cars. PHEVs must have an all-electric range of at least 50 miles under real-world driving conditions. Increasing Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles.

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Zeem launches first commercial electric vehicle Transportation-As-A-Service depot

Green Car Congress

Fleet electrification provider Zeem Solutions has opened its first commercial EV transportation-as-a-service depot in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Zeem works with local utilities and renewable energy providers to ensure vehicles are charged using clean, reliable and low-cost energy.

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90,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 — Maintenance Costs Higher Than Expected

CleanTechnica EVs

I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000).