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Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

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In the event of an extended power outage, such as a public safety power shutoff, electricity stored in the microgrid’s battery storage system can provide back-up power at VTA’s Cerone bus yard to allow the agency to continue operating battery-electric buses, serving riders and providing emergency transport if needed.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. Fiscal Year 2021 Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies RD&D DE-FOA-0002475. Fully Electric Powered, Hydraulic Assisted, Compact Track Loader.

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Jeep is launching a $25,000 EV in the US ‘very soon’ to revamp the rugged SUV brand

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Another low-cost electric vehicle is headed to the US. A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US soon Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle for the US will officially debut this week. A Wrangler-inspired electric Recon model will follow. “If Would you buy an all-electric Jeep for under $25,000?

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

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Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

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Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? BYD’s Blade batteries power Tesla, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and other popular electric vehicles from major automakers. The batteries are installed in most BYD models, such as the low-cost Seagull, Dolphin electric hatch, and Atto 3 SUV.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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About half of BYD’s sales are all-electric, while the other half are PHEVs. Electric vehicles pushed China past Japan to become the global auto export leader. Now, the automaker has several fully electric models below or close to the 100,000 yuan mark. Last year, NEVs accounted for 35% of China’s auto sales.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

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BYD achieves second highest sales record in May After hitting a new electric vehicle (EV) weekly sales record in early May, BYD is not slowing down. Fully electric vehicle sales also trended higher. Its cheapest electric vehicle, the Seagull EV Honor Edition , starts at just $9,700 (69,800 yuan).

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