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Volkswagen expands Redwood Materials collaboration with consumer battery recycling program

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Starting on 22 April (Earth Day), Volkswagen of America and Redwood Materials will offer consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 also features regenerative braking while decelerating, which recharges the batteries and reduces energy consumption for extending range. In California alone, New Flyer has sold nearly 80 battery-electric buses, with active programs in Coachella Valley, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, and San Diego.

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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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San Diego Gas & Electric’s Electric Rule 18 already provided a clear exemption and did not require modification. The station, scheduled to open in Q4 2021, will enable fleet operators to recharge as needed while out on routes. The Volvo LIGHTS project was made possible by an award to South Coast AQMD of $44.8

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E announced the findings as state regulators and utilities met in San Francisco to discuss the role of utilities in advancing the electric and natural gas vehicle marketplace and fueling infrastructure. Earlier post.)

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh For example, in North County San Diego, a non-member charging at a Blink Level 2 station will pay $0.59/kWh—almost residential, commercial, office). kWh to $0.46/kWh

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway with a combined average of 42. The recharging process can be viewed on a dash gauge. It combines a 2.0-liter, The last four have a contrasting black roof.

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