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UK Grounds Maintenance Company Contracts for Four Ford-Smith Electric Vehicles Light Commercial EVs

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Poole, UK-based Continental Landscapes has contracted for four battery-electric Ford Transit-based light commercial vehicles from Carillon Fleet Management: two 4.6-tonne A 90 kW induction motor delivers a top speed of up to 50 mph. Ford and Smith announced a collaboration on all-electric light commercial vehicles in 2008.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Gates Carbon Belt Drive simplifies maintenance and extends vehicle longevity. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments.

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team Light Concept Vehicle (LCV) M2. Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

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of torque, with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft.

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Ride1Up LMT’D V2 launched as new torque sensor electric bike

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As a Class 3 e-bike, that pedal assist will power the bike up to 28 mph (45 km/h), with the throttle offering speeds of up to 20 mph (32 km/h). LED lighting is included standard, with a headlight mounted on the handlebars and a taillight integrated directly into the rear fender.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. Maintenance is one of the areas where EVs are safer than ICE vehicles because they have far fewer moving parts. Here’s what you need to know about EV safety.

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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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The vans will be used for a multitude of potential purposes, including, but not limited to, campus supervision, grounds maintenance, parking meter enforcement, personal transportation, light hauling, and others. SPeed is 25 mph (40 km/h). The E-Dyne van is powered by a 72V or 96V Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)battery pack.