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New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel-cell bus achieves 350 miles of zero-emission range in a test demonstration for OCTA

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New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. These results exceeded the 300-mile range performance target by 17% without refueling.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment. Ridesharing apps are an increasingly popular way to travel around urban areas, especially for people without their own vehicles.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics. Kona Electric estimated range is a segment-leading 250 miles (402 km), meeting the varying needs of owner lifestyles. The motor develops 291 lb-ft (395 N·m) of torque distributed to the front wheels through a 7.981 axle ratio.

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Berkeley study finds self-driving electric taxi fleets in Manhattan would deliver significant cost and environmental benefits

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per revenue mile—an order of magnitude lower than the cost of service of present-day Manhattan taxis and $0.05–$0.08/mi Lines represent exponential fits for simulation results, which were collected at 10-mile intervals in the battery range. The minimum fleet size falls to 6,470 vehicles at battery ranges of 70 miles and greater.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. These components are much less dense than Li-ion, have a shorter lifespan, and must be recharged more often. In terms of mileage, EV batteries are expected to last about 100,000 miles before retirement. Miles Ahead. Moving Forward.

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Mercedes Charts Electric Course for Vans, Bringing Luxocruisers Stateside

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Merc has already been dabbling in this arena with the eSprinter (which is different from the V-Class), installing a 113-kWh battery in a pre-production example and driving the thing from Vegas to Long Beach without stopping to recharge on the 275-mile journey. Specifics on the VAN.EA