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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. In response, manufacturers have amplified EV sounds to warn people of the car’s presence. Financial advantages have become significant for fleet owners, as experts say electrification can reduce maintenance costs by 50% or more.

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Peapod adds two LH hydraulic hybrids delivery trucks to fleet

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The trucks, the first hydraulic hybrids in Peapod’s fleet of approximately 130 vehicles in the Midwest, are expected to reduce fuel consumption, reduce brake maintenance costs and cut emissions significantly in Peapod service neighborhoods. —Claudia Fikert, transportation fleet administrator, Midwest Region, Peapod.

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BYD delivers first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to city of Palo Alto

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The truck will operate on a variety of service routes in the community from urban to residential neighborhoods including streets with steep inclines. BYD wants to electrify everything in transportation, and we see great potential for turning over diesel or natural gas refuse truck fleets to zero emission, battery-electric trucks.

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Ridecell acquires Auro, introduces complete autonomous mobility solution

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Auro partners with shuttle manufacturers to add self-driving capabilities to leading shuttle and neighborhood electric vehicle platforms. Ridecell’s autonomous operations platform is designed to automate vehicle and operations management for autonomous fleets. Auro offers a self-driving platform for low speed deployments.

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Efficient Drivetrains now offering OEM developer kit for plug-in hybrid solutions

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(EDI), a developer of advanced hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, has expanded its product portfolio to include the EDI PowerDrive electrification kit and developer support program for vehicle manufacturers moving to create a PHEV offering. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.

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FTA awarding $55M to 10 projects deploying battery-electric and fuel-cell buses

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Grants from the LoNo program help transit agencies integrate more of these advanced buses into their fleets. This project will increase Sunline’s current fleet of hydrogen electric hybrid fuel cell buses and allow the agency to offer expanded transit service in the Coachella Valley area of Southern California. Project sponsor.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. But prices are going down as volumes are going up and more manufacturers are making more EV models. Plus, there’s more to TCO than purchase price.