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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh for light-duty BEVs and $0.14/kWh

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Moscow signs contract for 1000 KAMAZ electric buses

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There are also plans to purchase another 200 electric buses from GAZ Group, said Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. The new purchases will double that number. The e-bus cabin is also provided with the adaptive light: it depends on the time of the day and changes from cold light to warm one.

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SOFC company FCET signs MoU regarding purchase of fuel cells for locomotives

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FCET ), a start-up energy technology company that has developed a novel, low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NextGenPropulsion, LLC (NGP) indicating NGP’s intent to purchase FCET fuel cells for NGP light-rail trains and freight locomotives.

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. This includes all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, CNG, LNG, propane, biomethane, and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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While electric air travel will take time, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles for ground transportation are becoming mainstream. Here’s what you need to know about planning, or “roadmapping,” an EV supply equipment installation at your airport. Currently, there are over 4.2

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Reducing EVSE Install Costs with Early Planning

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However, the cost of installing electric vehicle supply equipment can be a barrier for individuals, businesses, and communities looking to switch to electric vehicles. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the costs of electric vehicle supply equipment installation through careful planning and coordination.

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Garage Lighting?

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On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we use and have purchased with our own meager income. Installation couldn’t have been simpler. & Here’s where the first pleasant surprise appeared.

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