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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. That is because these vehicles do not produce any tailpipe emissions. per eGallon (US Average).

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

Green Car Congress

Proterra’s current electric bus, the EcoRide BE35, is a 35-foot, low-floor composite body transit bus built upon a battery-electric vehicle architecture.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority. FY2017 Low-No projects. Description.

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. He said maintenance costs will be about $1,350 lower annually for the pure electric vehicle than a conventional car.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the 2023 ID4 AWD Pro S from Nashville to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The ID4 Pro S AWD and its dual electric motors produced a peppy 0-60 mph acceleration in the mid-five second range. The battery charge and mileage range are metered in real time by a dash gauge. The Driving Experience.