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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. We’ve become the only stop you have to make to get zero-emission vehicles for all of your fleet needs. —Tim Reeser.

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BMW to supply 100 i3 EVs to LAPD

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BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. The announcement comes after a field trial during which a BMW i3 was evaluated alongside other EVs on the streets of Los Angeles as part of the LAPD’s every day fleet.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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The implementation of the funding guidelines is being coordinated by the German National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW). The charging capacity of the new FastChargers is three to nine times as high as what is currently possible with DC rapid-charging stations. million (US$8.9

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

Blink Charging

Site assessment View Blink’s EV Site Assessment Guidelines The second step is to conduct a site assessment with your EV expert and/or electrical contractor to determine your needs and the best course of action to take while keeping costs as low as possible.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Eventually, Zero Emission Day turned into a full-blown movement and got its own date: September 21st. How you can be a part of Zero Emission Day Taking part in Zero Emissions Day is super easy. Refrain from putting anyone in harm’s way.

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2024 Mitsubishi EK X review: First Aussie drive of the cuddly kei car that could become Australia’s cheapest EV

EV Central

Kei cars have to fit strict guidelines, meaning they must be no more than 3.4 Under the New Vehicle Emission Standards, companies wanting to sell vehicles in Australia have to pay penalties once the CO2 emissions of their total vehicle fleet passes a certain point. m long, 1.48 Mitsubishi EK X is small but perfectly adequate. “And