Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2012

The order for twenty low-floor Xcelsior (XN40) buses was placed using options from another US transit agency for a total purchase price of approximately US$11 million. The last purchase of heavy-duty transit buses by the Culver CityBus was in 2009—and was also with New Flyer.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. With a per-bus price of $759,824, Proterra beat out BYD with a per-bus price of $969,498. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

plans to start test-marketing the e6 battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) in the US next year after almost a year’s delay, and is in talks with officials in Los Angeles to supply e-buses that could eventually lead to a manufacturing plant in the city. The Wall Street Journal reports that China’s BYD Co.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2020

BEAR considered four scenarios to illustrate the consequences of different pathways for large-scale electrification of the light vehicle fleet, with two key factors informing the variations between each scenario: (1) electric vehicle adoption patterns and (2) Incremental Vehicle Costs (IVC). charging) and component technology subsidies.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. New partners for fleets—and lots of them. Driving style also matters.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Genesis showed a pre-production 2023 Electrified GV70 at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. Look for Clean Fleet Report’s extensive review, including driving impressions, on March 21. So you don’t miss any new stories and vehicle reviews, make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter at the top right of page.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The EV’s homes are as might be expected, in the more populous and wealthier pockets of the San Francisco Bay Area and sprawling Los Angeles region stretching down to San Diego. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. The Role of Rebates.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

Dynegy, along with Enron and several other energy companies, was accused of energy price manipulation during the California electricity crisis that began in May 2000. . $100 million from the settlement will fund the fast-charging stations and the installation of the plug-in units and electrical upgrades. paid Blackstone $1.36

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Some observers thought V2G could prevent the kinds of price spikes and rolling blackouts then plaguing the Golden State. Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 3, 2022

The urgency to improve the air quality in our community demanded more from us, and we were quick to adopt the EV fleet program and expand our EV charging footprint. With a mixed fleet of electric vehicles and the need for charging stations, the City of Porterville faced several compatibility and management issues.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. Your numbers may differ. 2 of 3 Niros can plug in. The hybrid system’s 8.9-kilowatt-hour

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The global economic recession of 2008—which severely depressed light-duty vehicle sales—resulted in an increase in the age of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the US that likely slowed the rate of decrease of fleet average emissions, according to a study by Gary Bishop and Donald Stedman at the University of Denver.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle. In Denmark, we’ve done all those light-duty fleets.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

AVTA is anticipating a cost savings as a result of electrifying its fleet. Over the lifetime of the new electric bus fleet, the transit agency forecasts it could save more than $46 million compared to an all-diesel bus fleet, equivalent to $46,000 per bus per year in savings.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. Silent Running: Hitting the Open Road Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Mirai Limited 242 miles through Southern California. What lies beneath Pricing The 2024 Mirai comes in two models. These prices include the mandatory $1,095 delivery, processing and handling fee.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Workplace, fleet and multi-unit dwelling projects will be given priority. $5 These charging sites will be located at 7-Eleven convenience stores, and will provide a charging network in Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. 4 million to emerging opportunities. The agreement includes $2.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, lithium-ion battery energy storage products and electric drive systems ( earlier post ), has received an order from Winston Global Energy, headquartered in Shenzhen China, for 300 electric drive systems at a purchase price of approximately $53,000 per unit.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 27, 2006

The Plug-In Partners campaign has now surpassed 6,000 fleet orders. Soft” fleet orders are a critical component of the Plug-In Partners goal of demonstrating to automakers that a market exists for flexible fuel plug-in hybrids. As fleet orders increase, city governments around the country also continue to join the coalition.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

Austin’s template calls for cities to initiate citizen petition drives and to encourage government and businesses to issue “soft” orders or expressions of interest in purchasing plug-ins. consumers purchased more than 200,000 hybrid vehicles, which have grown from two models in 2000 to 11 models today. Last year, U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 29, 2022

Gasoline prices fluctuate, but electric rates are stable and almost always cheaper. The cost of purchase. While the total cost of owning an EV is far cheaper than owning its gas-powered counterpart, the initial cost of purchasing an electric car is still high. Less to run, but harder to go further. Cheaper running costs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. His goal has been to offer interiors that are a segment above the vehicle’s price point.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. Pricing, Purchase Incentive and Warranties.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The production-ready 2023 Fisker Ocean debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show to an interested group of industry insiders and journalists. This five-passenger SUV offers some interesting technology and a starting price that will make the competitors take notice. Observations: 2023 Fisker Ocean. Story by John Faulkner.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 19, 2023

Charging-as-a-service is a popular option for fleet operators who want to focus on their core businesses and let experts handle the charging infrastructure. Zeem’s fleet-as-a-service model adds vehicle leasing and ancillary services to the equation. How many vehicles in your fleet? So we started focusing on the services.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

We refueled with CNG twice; once locally (with a partial fill, more on this below), and once off the I-5 on the way up to Los Angeles. Currently, as required by standards adopted by the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM) in 1994, CNG is priced and sold in gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) units—e.g.,

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

During the past couple of years the American driving public has witnessed how dependent they are of gasoline, and vulnerable to rapidly increasing energy prices. We’ll know soon enough when we get the opportunity to see the debut of the all electric plug-in MINI E in November 2008 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

With my pal, Brad Bartz, of ABC Solar forcing the City of Torrance to back down and stop breaking the state solar rights law, With the growing numbers of electric cars and plug-in cars headed our way and the price of oil hitting $71 a barrel yesterday. If Los Angeles County were a nation, its economy would be the 18th largest in the world.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2024

To make it more accessible, we’ve reduced the subscription price to $99 month so it’s easy to try out, and as we’ve announced we’ll be showcasing our purpose-built Robotaxi or Cybercab in August. Auto margins declined from 18.9 that previously did not have that functionality.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Analysts at American Express Global Business Travel say that average ticket prices across all regions are not expected to change significantly. Reasons for the falling prices include increased airplane capacity — the number of seats on a given route — and a drop in the cost of jet fuel. But airline capacity, Ms. Finally, A.I.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Reply to this comment by rossocorrecto April 7, 2009 6:23 AM PDT There are already efficient 2 wheeled transports that are available for purchase today at very reasonable prices. Add a third or better a fourth (for stability) and the price drops a few thousand $ a unit. Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun!

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

Tesla had a red carpet grand opening for its first showroom and service center in Los Angeles. With an announced price under $30,000, hundreds of prospective owners have shelled out $500 for a reservation. Smart has begun testing a small electric fleet in England. Smaller automakers continue to make the news.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. Ill never purchase one again, no matter what the mpgs. Think of driving any vehicle in the hot Los Angeles summer time. Former vice chairman Bob Lutz said as much a year ago. Forget the black helicopter conspiracies.

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