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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. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Kenda puncture-resistant tires minimize the likelihood of a flat.

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%. In addition to the environmental and employee health benefits provided by a zero-emission vehicle, the City anticipates significant savings in fuel purchases and vehicle maintenance.

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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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DHL puts 50 Orange EV yard trucks to work, plans to add 50 more

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DHL Supply Chain first purchased an Extended Duty truck and charger … and DHL’s well-trained, committed team maximized opportunity charging to keep both trucks running at peak efficiency.” Diesel yard trucks which are often used just 5 years or 15,000 hours before maintenance and repair costs become prohibitively expensive,” it reads. “In

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) fulfills all requirements in city traffic and urban areas, while conserving energy and increasing range. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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The companies also signed a 30-year maintenance agreement. The Coradia iLint can cover up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) with one tank fill, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). LNVG will purchase the Coradia iLint trains for its own vehicle pool and will then rent them to a railway operator.

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Two e-Bikes to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Commute

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When I first thought of purchasing an electric bike in 2013, my mind fixed on Tesla' s recently released Model S sedan. It can still hit a maximum electric-assist speed of 45 kilometers per hour (28 mph) but is manageable from a stop. Low-maintenance design does have a downside: price. Which is most of them.