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Karma showcases extended range E-Flex platform for utility van applications

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Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. Karma’s new EREV E-Flex Van platform provides the ability to have flexible all-electric range up to 200 miles, and combined range of over 400 miles depending upon configurations and commercial applications.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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Ford E-Transit extended-range fashion can journey virtually 50% additional

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Ford executives stated they settled at the van’s 126-mile differ upcoming inner analysis indicated fleet consumers power 74 miles a life and normally don’t wish to spend extra on features they don’t want. this future to one,726 thru April. Ford began delivery the electrical van to consumers in February 2022.

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Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US. million over ten years.

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California’s Foothill Transit orders 20 New Flyer hydrogen fuel-cell-electric buses

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Foothill Transit is based in West Covina, California, operating one of the largest fleets of electric buses in America and providing more than 14 million trips annually in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. Our path to a fully zero emission fleet continues with the addition of NFI hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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PGE First to Receive Two Raser EREV Fleet Trucks by End of 2010

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PG&E will receive two EREV (extended range electric vehicle) fleet trucks modified with Raser’s E-REV powertrain for initial testing and demonstration before the end of 2010. Raser also plans to offer its E-REV powertrain in popular SUV models in the near future. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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California’s GET bus adds 5 more fuel-cell buses from New Flyer

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The CDGS contract simplifies potential future bus procurement for California local government agencies for up to five years. The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 is a battery-electric vehicle using compressed hydrogen as an energy source and range extender, requiring only 6-20 minutes to refuel.

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