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Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

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Replacing all of the oldest, highly polluting school buses in the US could lead to 1.3 Even relatively short commutes on school buses can dominate students’ daily air pollution exposures. The EPA set out to hasten the transition of school bus fleets to cleaner vehicles in 2012 with its School Bus Rebate Program.

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Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

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Range’s electric-powered trailers hook up to any diesel-powered truck today, providing fleet owners 30-40% better fuel efficiency as they aim to meet new regulations and bring down their cost-per-mile. Range’s platform also works as a mobile power unit.

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Arrival Van achieves EU certification, receives whole vehicle type approval

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We now look forward to starting production later this year and delivering vehicles to our customers, in order to help to make cleaner air for cities all over the world. The vehicle is made from Arrival’s unique lightweight composite materials, which are designed to be recyclable, durable and lower in cost.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Ridesourcing vehicles’ high use intensity is economically attractive for electric vehicles, which typically have lower operating costs and higher capital costs than conventional vehicles. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. Air pollution is a classic case where free markets fail.

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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

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Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. The first installment of its larger order will see seven of its LFSe+ 40-foot , long-range buses delivered to the City of Regina early in 2025 at a cost of $10.8

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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But until they do, the number of casualties in crashes is likely to increase as heavy electric vehicles join lighter existing fleets. Heavier vehicles also generate more particulate pollution from tyre wear. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone. —Shaffer et al.

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