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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Along with the registration site, the E-Transit electric vans have updated pricing, with a targeted starting MSRP of $43,295 for the cutaway—lower than originally announced—to $52,690 for the high-roof extended-wheelbase cargo van. No deposit or purchase commitment is required.

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Smith Electric Vehicles Launches Electric Minibus and Boom Lift at CV Operator Show

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The UK’s first 17-seat, electric minibus is now in production. A full recharge takes 6-8 hours, or 3-4 hours with Smith’s new fast charging technology. Essex County Council has purchased the first vehicle, where it will be used for transporting people with learning disabilities, in the Harlow area.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. Would increase likelihood to purchase EV. Base: Non-EV drivers.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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All cars have batteries and electric systems; even so, they don’t short out or shock anyone. Plug-in and fully electric cars operate between 200 and 800 volts. Much like with collisions, if a fault is detected, the flow of electricity to the battery is instantly stopped. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. BEVs run entirely on a battery-powered electric drivetrain. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. . BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles.

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It’ll take a supercharged national effort to get Canadians driving EVs

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Survey after survey finds Canadians have questions and concerns about EV costs, capabilities, recharging, the environmental impact and the ability of an EV to adequately replace a gas-powered vehicle. Fully electric cars are cheaper to fuel and operate, saving the average EV driver hundreds of dollars per year on gas and maintenance.