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Ford Next launches flexible lease pilot with Uber for rideshare drivers going electric

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Called Ford Drive, the pilot program offers flexible access to Ford Mustang Mach-E models and has launched in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Service and maintenance of those vehicles are conducted through dealers as well. Now, drivers in three California cities are able to test drive this new leasing approach.

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Cummins Westport lands major transit fleet orders for natural gas engines from LA and San Diego

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In December 2012, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) announced the decision to purchase up to 350 Gillig 40-foot low floor buses and 118 New Flyer 60-foot low floor articulated buses, all powered with the CWI ISL G 8.9L. LA Metro has one of the largest transit fleets in North America. The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9-liter

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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

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They join the previously announced customers, NV Energy, DTE Energy, San Diego Gas & Electric Company—which recently signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 110 units—Liberty Utilities, and Hawaiian Electric Company. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements.

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First XL Hybrids XLP plug-in hybrid upfits to be installed on Ford F-150 pickups

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The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements. Fleets will maintain the complete OEM warranty, and get a three-year, 75,000 mile warranty from XL Hybrids on the XLP powertrain.

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XL Hybrids expanding product line-up with new plug-in hybrid system for pick-ups; product launch in Q4 2017

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Utility and municipal fleets including San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Liberty Utilities, Hawaiian Electric Company and Montgomery County Maryland, which is headed by a recent public sector fleet manager of the year William Griffiths, are among the North American customers that intend to purchase the XLP PHEV system for use in their pickup fleets.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank. The program started in 2021 and runs through 2025 or until qualifying funds are exhausted.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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University of California ‐ San Diego. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Develop a unified reference guide of design requirements, and provide in‐person training and tours that showcase best practice garage/maintenance facilities for natural gas, propane, and hydrogen vehicles.

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