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2022 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle offering new Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance; Level 2 automation

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Mirai Limited will feature standard Advanced Park, while Advanced Drive will be available as a purchased upgrade. The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. color TFT LCD gauge cluster; 120V/100W power outlet and dual-bulb LED headlights.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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The study by William Sierzchula at Delft University of Technology, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , used fleet manager interviews and pilot project report to investigate 14 US and Dutch organizations that adopted EVs from 2010 to 2013 to determine which factors influenced their purchase decisions.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. If you have only a few cars for sales reps or maybe a van for local deliveries, then going direct to a dealer may work. The Consumer and Commercial Connection.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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First, each region had to be on at least one of the participating automakers list of target regions where their vehicles will be for sale during the program period. Individuals apply for the ChargePoint America program at the auto dealer or with the auto company where they purchase the new electric vehicle.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

The charging process is only initiated once the automatic system check has detected a safe connection between the vehicle and the charging station. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. Safety should be a priority for anyone making their next vehicle purchase.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Even if interest in purchasing an EV is increasing, close to 70 percent of Americans are still leaning towards buying an ICE vehicles as their next purchase. In the UK, only 14 percent of drivers plan to purchase an EV as their next car. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range.

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