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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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It will complement PEUGEOT’s already extensive family of electrified engines, including plug-in hybrid, 100% electric and fuel cell variants. PEUGEOT 3008 The PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system consists of a new-generation 136bhp PureTech gasoline engine, coupled with a new 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that includes an electric motor.

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ZEV Station debuts charging in Palm Springs; awarded $2.7M for ZEV infrastructure

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ZEV Station is helping to help remove the vehicle from the carbon equation with ultra-fast, carbon-free fuel for both electric and hydrogen vehicles. ZEV Fleet All Electric Step Vans (Class 2). Today we welcome the first step for us starting DC Fast charging in Palm Springs, California. Earlier post.) ZEV Fleet Co.,

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. The world premiere will take place in autumn, and the bestseller will be launched on the market in 2024. For example, the Tiguan comes onto the market with a newly developed cockpit and a new infotainment system.

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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With an electric range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP) depending on the vehicle’s configuration and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 hp, the luxury sedan can travel locally CO₂ emission-free, both in the city and on interurban journeys. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.

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FedEx Express and Nissan to begin testing e-NV200 battery-electric van in DC

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and Nissan will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact cargo vehicle under real world conditions in Washington, D.C. FedEx will deploy the Nissan e-NV200 in the Washington, DC area, where it will undergo field tests that subject it to the routine requirements of a delivery vehicle.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. Project Description. Federal share. BorgWarner Inc.

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