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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

Green Car Congress

million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. Range: 100 miles (161 km).

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Chipping away at the ICE

Electric Auto Association

Now there are more than 40 locations that have applied for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality VEMP Level 2 grants , and I know of a few more that are still discussing plans in committee. I talk to so many motorsports enthusiasts who have no idea that Formula E exists, or that Steve Huff broke 200 mph last year.

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