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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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The first vehicle now serves routes in Fresno with the balance of the vehicles to be deployed in Fresno and Stockton as part of a year-long program. Motiv’s electric step vans have a range of up to 90 miles with a top speed of 60 mph; battery packs are available in 106 kWh or 127 kWh configurations.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. This new rail equipment can help operators achieve cost savings, while improving reliability and efficiency for its passenger rail service, the partners said. Cummins diesel QSK95 engines will be made in Seymour, Indiana.

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Lectric XP 3.0 Review: Leveling up what ain’t broke

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My tires arrived inflated, but I did have to perform some tightening and readjusting of parts. With this latest model, Lectric has also included a number of warning labels on the bike to help inform the rider about when, where, and how maintenance might be needed. That’s a pretty sweet package at no additional cost.

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NREL study finds Class 8 hybrid trucks delivered 13.7% higher fuel economy than conventional diesels in comparable usage

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mph), and stops per mile (1.9 The team found that hybrid fuel costs per mile were 12% less than for the diesels. Hybrid vehicle total cost of operation per mile was 24% less than the cost of operation for the diesel group ($0.74 the hybrid advantage is optimized in routes which include high start-stop density.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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This is some detail on the most critical part of the trip—our charging experience. In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203. Approximate cost: $23.04

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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

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Calculated on the basis of today’s cost of diesel fuel and electricity in Portugal, the trial produced savings in operating costs of up to 64% compared with a conventional diesel truck. The amount of savings will therefore differ depending on the costs of diesel and electricity in a particular country.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. When we spoke with customers about fuel cell vehicles, many wondered about the cost of hydrogen. In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy similar services enjoyed by Hyundai Equus owners, such as At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost.

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