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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

Green Car Congress

Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. —Kristian Damkier, Assoc. Air Quality Engineer at Sac Metro Air District.

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A Guide to Safe and Efficient EV Charging for EV Owners

Setec Powerr

As an electric vehicle (EV) owner, you’ve made a responsible choice for a more sustainable mode of transportation. In this guide, we will provide practical tips on electric vehicle charging safety to help you keep your EV running smoothly and securely.

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Rivian R1EVS to join fleets in the mining industry

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Rivian’s R1 vehicles will join fleets in the mining industry. Rivian recently entered an exclusive global partnership with MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company), which provides sustainable and efficient electric vehicles (EVs) in the mining industry.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12.1 The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. The average age of electric vehicles in the US is 3.9

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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

Setec Powerr

The growth of the EV charging industry is both a result of and a key influence on the proliferation of electric vehicles. Electricity Price Arbitrage Charging service operators generate revenue by marking up the electricity cost to EV users. This model is direct and widespread.

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APSRTC to operate 100 electric buses in Tirupati

Electric Vehicles India

In 2019, it had also issued a tender to procure 350 air-conditioned electric buses under the FAME-II ( Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles). The AP government is looking to deploy electric buses on specific routes in the state. The buses are expected to be procured on a gross cost contract (GCC) basis.

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

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The new Lightning Electric Ford E-450 model will offer peak power of 220 kW (295 hp). There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers. The new model will have an electric range of 110 miles, depending on route and driver.