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Amtrak invests $2.4B for next-gen Alstom Avelia high-speed trainsets and infrastructure upgrades

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The new trainsets will operate along the Washington – New York – Boston Northeast Corridor initially at speeds up to 160 mph (258 km/h) and will be capable of speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h) and thus will be able to take advantage of future NEC infrastructure improvements. million passengers in FY 2002 to 3.5

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The company also introduced a new turbocharged version of the Sonata, the 2.0T. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Electric operation limit [mph].

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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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Motiv’s electric step vans have a range of up to 90 miles with a top speed of 60 mph; battery packs are available in 106 kWh or 127 kWh configurations. The USPS has a long history of testing electric vehicles for city delivery; the first known test of an electric vehicle for mail collection was in Buffalo, New York on 2 July 1899.

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Tesla Model 3 taxis drive NY’s approval for more all-electric yellow cabs

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The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) approved a pilot program to introduce more electric taxis into the city’s yellow cab industry. He also speculated that adding Tesla vehicles to New York’s yellow cab fleet might convince people to gravitate back to taxis rather than Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services.

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DOT to provide nearly $745M in rail funding for upgrades and construction in Northeast Corridor; enabling higher speed trains

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million to upgrade electrical systems and tracks between Trenton, NJ and New York City, resulting in improved on-time performance and reliability, and an initial increase in top operating speeds up to 160 mph and future maximum speeds of 186 mph. The NEC will receive $449.94 Another $294.78

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NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

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New York City is on the brink of implementing congestion pricing, a bold move aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s most congested areas. According to the MTA, the average speed of cars in Manhattan is around 7 mph (12 km/h). Maintenance Regular check-ups: Keep your e-bike in top condition with regular check-ups.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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