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Does the manual gearbox have a future in an EV world?

Baua Electric

ULEZ is a regulatory initiative in cities such as London, designed to cut vehicle-related air pollution by charging non-compliant vehicles. It impacts manufacturers and fleet operators by driving demand for cleaner, compliant vehicle technologies. Subsequently, they continue to maintain a solid presence in the used-car market.

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How FLO’s vertical integration boosts EV charging reliability: build, own, operate, maintain

Charged EVs

When you plug your EV in at a highway charging station, on the other end of that cable might be a site owner, a hardware manufacturer, an installer, a software provider, a communications network, a payment processor, an operations and maintenance provider (one hopes), and maybe even a utility and/or a municipality. Not at all.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses entering service in London; planned fleet of 8

Green Car Congress

The first of a planned fleet of eight hydrogen fuel cell buses in London will start operating on 18 December. The buses will form the only hydrogen bus fleet in the UK and the largest currently in Europe. The buses are joining a fleet which also includes 100 hybrid buses.

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TfL Board approves production order for 600 new hybrid buses for London

Green Car Congress

The Board of Transport for London (TfL) approved a production order for up to 600 of New Bus for London vehicles over the next four years. This will create the largest fleet of hybrid buses in Europe, according to TfL. The introduction of the 600 buses will reduce CO 2 emissions in London by around 20,600 tonnes a year.

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Four Optare electric buses enter service in London

Green Car Congress

Four British-built Optare MetroCity single deck electric buses are currently being trialed on route H98 in London, which operates between Hayes and Hounslow. This brings the total number of electric buses now in service in London to six. Optare electric MetroCity bus. A further two are expected to enter service later this year.

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London Moves a Step Closer to Hydrogen Buses

Green Car Congress

The Olympic Delivery Authority has granted planning permission for a hydrogen refuelling facility to be built in east London—a major milestone in bringing a fleet of five hydrogen fuel cell buses into service. Air Products will also supply the refueling equipment as well as specialist maintenance of the equipment.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs.

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