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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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(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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London adding 51 more all-electric buses to operating fleet

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By 2020, as part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, TfL is committed to ensuring all 300 single-decker buses operating in central London are zero emission (e.g. The electric buses are emission-free at tailpipe, and will provide passengers with an improved experience with lower noise and vibrations.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Electric vehicles offer many benefits: they reduce our dependence on oil, eliminate tailpipe emissions and help to save money. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Keep charged. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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These efforts basically take the high efficiency of the diesel engine and the low emission potential of the gasoline engine and try and find ways to capitalize on both efficiency and emissions potential. Simulation of fuel and engine parameter impacts on efficiency and emissions. We’re not going to say “Ethanol.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. (A Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range.

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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

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car that they’re using with a comparable sticker price, but the operating. The Roadster is charged not with gas but with a 240-volt house plug which. emissions, doesn’t need regular oil changes or exhaust system repairs. 100-mile driving range and hits the market in December; it will be priced.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Since it can operate on 100% biofuel, it is the means for achieving new goals recently set for reducing the use of fossil fuels and cutting the net emission of CO 2 to zero. slow charge. Appendix F: Biofuel Issues.

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