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

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PHEVs must have an all-electric range of at least 50 miles under real-world driving conditions. By model year 2030, the rules require the vehicle to maintain at least 80% of electric range for 10 years or 150,000 miles. ZEV powertrain components are warranted for at least three years or 50,000 miles.

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Motiv Power Systems secures $15M in funding from GMAG Holdings Corp.

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With this new financing, Motiv aims to scale further its manufacturing operations, as well as fund technology and geographic expansion. The funding will be made by means of convertible notes that are expected to be converted into a Series C funding round, which Motiv is in the process of raising.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai. The inlet design and sound-absorbing material in the air cleaner prevent air column resonance. The resulting air released from the system is cleaner than the intake air.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

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While initial reports were quick to praise its French charm, 248-mile driving range and 3D printed customisable accessories, the standard inclusion of an 11kW AC bidirectional charger fell somewhat under the radar. Through technological development and adoption, EVs can further accelerate momentum towards an even cleaner, greener future.”

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How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Fleet

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For instance, firms engaged in last-mile delivery might favor compact electric vehicles, while those specializing in construction could require robust and spacious trucks. Alternatively, financing allows you to build equity in the vehicles, potentially leading to ownership and a lower total cost over the vehicle’s lifetime.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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Each of the four recipients will match a percentage of the grant amount with their own funds to purchase compressed natural gas-powered vehicles; retrofit diesel engines with cleaner technology; replace older, more polluting diesel buses with cleaner diesel buses; or purchase hybrid electric-powered buses.

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Synbio company Intrexon and Dominion partner to commercialize bioconversion of natural gas to isobutanol in Marcellus and Utica Basins

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In comparison to other gasoline substitutes, isobutanol offers cleaner burning combustion with less corrosion, holds more of gasoline's energy content allowing longer travel, is cheaper to blend with gas, and its compatibility with the current petroleum infrastructure offers a dramatic improvement in efficient transport of the fuel itself.

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