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Mississippi State University Takes First in Year Two of EcoCAR Competition With Biodiesel EREV

Green Car Congress

Students from Mississippi State University placed first in the 2010 EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge finals in San Diego, Calif. after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

If you’ve had your sights set on a Rivian electric vehicle, now could be the perfect opportunity. These “Electric Adventure Vehicles” are designed to take the road less traveled in style and comfort. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

Perhaps one of the most crucial parts of the transition to electric vehicles as a nation is each state’s ability to commit to an electrified future. percent market share of electric vehicles in the overall passenger vehicle market. Mississippi – 15.0 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 5. Hawaii at 2.20

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UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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The vehicles have the same 650cc 2-cylinder engine and E-GEN chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year. Equipped with lithium ion batteries and a range-extender engine, these trucks will deliver significant fuel economy equivalency gains, approximately four times the fuel economy of a gasoline powered vehicle.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles. Earlier post.) ( Earlier post.)

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV Demand A new study suggests that consumers are more concerned with model choices than with energy savings when turning to electric vehicles (EVs). EV value The marketplace made clear “Inside EVs” has done a very thorough job rating EVs from the least to the most expensive , and by price per mile of EPA range. DeLorean EV.

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Mullen Automotive labeled ‘Another Fast Talking EV Hustle’ in new Hindenburg Research report

Teslarati

Hindenburg Research came out with a new report on Wednesday calling Mullen Automotive “another fast-talking EV hustle,” claiming the up-and-coming electric vehicle startup has “grand promises — and little to back them up.” Mullen did not immediately respond to Teslarati’s inquiry for comment.