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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Ideally, fleets could perform all charging at their depots, where it is convenient, inexpensive, and fully controllable. The switch to BEV fleets would offer a significant reduction in fuel costs and require less routine maintenance, another key advantage for fleets. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. Thereafter fleet managers adopted or indicated an intent to adopt a larger number of EVs because of the benefits that they offer. Sierzchula (2014) Click to enlarge. — William Sierzchula.

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US households are holding on to their vehicles longer

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Overall, the aging of the vehicle fleet suggests many households have delayed purchasing a new vehicle or have instead purchased a used vehicle. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditures Survey show that spending on vehicle repair and maintenance has also increased in recent years.

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Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center

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Truck data is reported using Orange EV’s web-based telematics system (standard equipment on all Orange EV trucks) that provides instant feedback, real-time performance statistics, and hard data that helps fleets understand system status, fuel efficiency, cost savings and more. Dot Foods, Inc.,

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NREL supports propane-to-electricity shuttle bus conversion at Zion National Park

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NREL is evaluating the drive-cycle characteristics of a fleet of propane-powered shuttle buses operating at Zion National Park. As the propane-powered fleet ages and associated maintenance costs rise, NPS is working with NREL to use this drive-cycle information to optimize the conversion of 14 of its propane buses to run on electricity.

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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With its 15 to 30 minute charging time, the Terra 53 is suited for highway and city centers, fueling stations, fleets, and other infrastructure providers interested in tapping into the growing EV charging revenue stream.

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NXP introduces safe and secure automotive multi-gigabit Ethernet switch

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The SJA1110 enables customers to meet their ASIL requirements and enrich the safety capabilities of the vehicle by implementing dedicated failure-detection mechanisms that can enable predictive maintenance solutions. Such mechanisms are the basis for building best-in class firewall and intrusion detection systems.

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