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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The site provides consumers with information to help guide buying decisions for all types of vehicles, including current EV federal tax credits, as well as operation and maintenance tips to save drivers money. Four of the models on the guide’s “best in class” list of cars by size are conventionally fueled.

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Why Do You Need an EV Charging Station Maintenance Warranty?

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The solution is an EV maintenance warranty, which gives operators the peace of mind that issues are taken care of in a prompt and professional manner. EV Station Maintenance and Repair Schedule The lifespan of an EV charging station is approximately 10 years, but maintenance, servicing and repairs should be ongoing.

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Mercedes-Benz selects Plug Power fuel cell technology for lift truck fleet

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The GenDrive units will replace lead-acid batteries, which require space-consuming charging areas and an expensive maintenance infrastructure. Mercedes-Benz is an exciting customer to add to Plug Power's growing list of fuel cell adopters.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

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The four main areas of focus for reducing the lifecycle cost of the new bus were purchase price; fuel economy; scheduled maintenance; and unscheduled maintenance. In designing the bus, the project team established a specific list of questions and criteria to concentrate the focus on the desired outcome. Click to enlarge.

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GAZ Group and Gazprom to cooperate on using natural gas as a motor fuel

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The parties intend to agree on the list of regions identified for supplies of natural gas vehicles along with the list of areas where refueling compressor stations are to be built. GAZ Group and Gazprom agreed upon mutual interaction while developing projects associated with using natural gas as an engine fuel.

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LPG Ford Transit Connect Taxis going into service in Hong Kong

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Ford Motor Company has added Hong Kong to the list of global cities served by its Transit Connect Taxi, among them New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. It is designed to run on Hong Kong’s well-established LPG infrastructure, providing dependability, low maintenance and long-range travel.

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Tesla removed from Charlotte’s approved EV list due to ‘safety issues’

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Tesla has been removed from the Charlotte, North Carolina, City Council’s list of pre-approved electric vehicles that the city can purchase. have utilized them and have shown that the vehicles contribute to massive maintenance and cost of ownership reductions due to the lack of overall upkeep.

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