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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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This marks the first time that all-electric transit buses will be purchased and placed into Metro revenue service. Metro’s Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC), a partnership with LA City, LA County and South Coast Air Quality Management District, will initially purchase five low-floor, 40-foot all-electric buses.

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Solaris wins $106M contract for supply of 130 articulated electric buses to Warsaw

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Our project to purchase 130 electric articulated buses, supported by European funds, is one of the largest e-mobility investments in Europe. The electric power in those batteries will be recharged by means of depot charging stations of the plug-in type and by means of pantographs.

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Axion Power receives order from ePower for PbC batteries to convert 10 Class 8 trucks to series hybrids

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received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. When the PICC battery pack charge is depleted, the converted Prius reverts to its normal factory HEV operating mode. Andrew Ewert. Earlier post.).

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Save $440 on Lectric’s new ONE e-bike in today’s best deals, ALLPOWERS spring sale, more

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There are two options available – the standard model and then a model with a longer ranged battery for $200 more. Along with your pre-order purchase , you’ll also receive a free rear cargo rack alongside fenders for both wheels, valued at $220. It currently only comes in a black colorway, so decisions there are easy enough.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Click to enlarge.

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CEC awards Proterra $3M toward electric bus manufacturing plant; Foothill Transit orders 13 more buses

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This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes with a 500kW charge rate. Proterra uses industry-standard modules which it assembles into packs for the bus. Although Proterra has had customers purchasing buses using local funds only, most take advantage of FTA (Federal Transit Administration) funding.