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Juneau Capital Transit puts first all-electric bus in service

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Capital Transit unveiled the bus, manufactured in California by Proterra, during an event on Monday. The program provides funding for state and local governmental authorities to purchase or lease zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. This is the first electric bus owned and operated by a public transit agency in Alaska.

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Bollinger Motors building design validation pilots of its B4 all-electric chassis cabs

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In preparation for that event, Bollinger has engaged multiple upfitting partners to prepare the chassis cabs for a variety of options to meet the needs of potential fleet customers.

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Hyundai signs MOU with South Korean government and industry partners to demo EV battery leasing business

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Through this agreement, Hyundai aims to foster an EV ecosystem by alleviating the initial cost burden of EV purchases and by providing innovative services that enable eco-friendly reuse of batteries. As a result, KST Mobility is able to have lower initial investment for EV purchases.

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CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

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The new $44-million voucher project is designed to accelerate deployment of zero-emission off-road freight equipment used at goods-movement hubs, including ports, distribution centers, airports, and rail freight yards by bringing the cost of purchasing such equipment down.

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Uber and Tesla work together to push more drivers to opt for EVs: report

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Uber is also offering up to a $2,000 incentive on the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 sedan or Model Y crossover. Test drive events are being hosted at Tesla stores as a way to familiarize Uber drivers with the use, features, capabilities, and overall experience of electric cars as well.

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New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

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Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

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On Monday, the department held a joint media event with Unplugged Performance to showcase the Tesla Model Y Long Range police units, in addition to the two parties both sharing brief videos about the pilot program. They're also the highest performing while representing the lowest total cost of ownership. hours per day.

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