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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The powertrains will be manufactured in Wrightspeed’s 110,000 sq.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation. or Coulomb Technologies.

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GM Holding Webchat to Discuss EV Home Charging Announcement

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The first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will receive funding to purchase Proterra 35-foot, battery electric, zero emission buses with a capitalized lease for the electric battery and to install electric charging stations at the Sylmar/San Fernando Valley and Downtown Bus Facilities. Redding Area Bus Authority.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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BMW iX xDrive50 Range: 324 Miles Price: $87,100 With similar practicality and spacious interior as BMW’s popular X5 model, the iX xDrive50 has dual electric motors that provide 516 horsepower and a large battery pack that can hold enough charge to give it 324 miles of range.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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Each vehicle in the CABLED trial is fitted with GPS and data logger, designed and installed by Coventry based RDM Automotive. This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. million (US$11.9-million) Average speed.

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Chevrolet Volt owners to pick up free home charging stations

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The first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle will be able to pick up one of 4,400 free home charging stations, according to General Motors. Volt owners will be boosted by a 240V charge station from either ECOtality of Coulomb Technologies with the cost of home installation also expected to be included in many [.].