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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

Green Car Congress

Though we’re still several years away (at least) from robots taking the wheel, some cities in America—Las Vegas, Phoenix and Pittsburgh, to name a few—have already seen self-driving vehicles in action. Policymakers need to establish regulation and demand cleaner vehicles. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

Green Car Congress

The company recently showcased its powertrain technology alongside Mack Trucks at Waste Expo 2016 in Las Vegas and signed a $30+ million deal with NZ Bus, signaling multinational and multimodal demand for the company’s powertrain technology. The Fulcrum only runs when needed, eliminating idle consumption.

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

Teslarati

The Postmaster tried to elaborate on the USPS’ financial challenges of committing to operating a cleaner Postal vehicle fleet. . We will be resolute in making decisions that are grounded in our financial situation and what we can realistically achieve while pushing hard to take delivery of safer, cleaner vehicles by next year.

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US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower – ET Auto

Baua Electric

“Rhyolite Ridge will help accelerate the electric vehicle transition and secure a cleaner future for our children and grandchildren,” Ioneer Executive Chairman James Calaway said. They’re located halfway between Reno and Las Vegas in a high-desert oasis of sorts for the plants and the insects that pollinate them.

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