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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million)

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BYD wins European electric bus orders for Netherlands Schiermonnikoog

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In a European legal tender and open bid supported by four major bus manufacturers, BYD came out on top. BYD scored the highest in meeting program goals and won not only an order for the six electric buses, but also a 15-year maintenance contract. Urban range is approximately 250 km (155 miles).

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive. PHEVs must have an all-electric range of at least 50 miles under real-world driving conditions. By model year 2030, the rules require the vehicle to maintain at least 80% of electric range for 10 years or 150,000 miles.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. The easy-charge packs and intended urban riding should mean no range anxiety from the published range of about 37 miles in Eco mode. Zapp is planning a fleet of service vans to take care of maintenance and problems.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Long-term Financial Benefits Compared to ICE cars, EVs require less maintenance. In the long run, you may save money on repairs and maintenance by driving an electric car because they have fewer moving parts and easier drivetrains. Its top speed is 80 miles per hour, and its range is 180 km. The battery has a 17.8 kWh capacity.

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DOE to award up to $6M for collecting light-duty fuel cell vehicle performance and durability data

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The vehicles must be road-worthy, safe, legally permitted for driving on public roads, and ready for validation. However, given similar technical maturity, preference will be given to proposals which provide the required results sooner, through faster methods of accumulating miles driven.

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5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday

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You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact moment. Hundreds of DC chargers and thousands of Level 2 charging units dot the interstate, usually spaced out by 25 to 50 miles. Here are five easy steps you can take before a holiday to ensure your EV is ready to hit the road.