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Feds purge EVs, chargers: Does Musk still believe EVs cost less to run?

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The news of the charger shutdown and EV purge was first reported by Colorado Public Radio on Thursday, which reported that chargers at the Denver Federal Center were due to be shut down. Longer maintenance intervals on EVs, including items like brake pads and fluids, mean preventative maintenance costs are far lower.

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FHWA awards Colorado $30M for CNG fueling stations

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Increased use of natural gas as a transportation fuel diversifies Colorado’s portfolio, supports locally produced energy, improves air quality and can save money through lower fuel costs. These funds are critical to support installation of compressed natural gas fueling stations along the state’s major transportation corridors.

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Colorado State University retrofits two delivery trucks with hydraulic hybrid systems

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Colorado State University will retrofit two internal delivery trucks with fuel-efficient hydraulic hybrid systems, paid for by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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In 2021, Colorado's Lightning eMotors is introducing a new Generation 4 model of its popular Lightning Electric Transit Van. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. The Class 3 van supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. The pilot program will include up to 600 EV customers in Colorado.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. The largest PV installation in Georgia. An additional manual charging station would be installed at Operations Base.

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Lightning eMotors partners with ABB to provide DC fast chargers

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The high-output 20 kW to 350 kW DC fast chargers will be available via Lightning Energy, a division of Colorado-based Lightning eMotors. Lightning Energy offers a full suite of charging solutions for fleets, including hardware, installation services, back-end management software, financing options and ongoing support.

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