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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

Baua Electric

In fact, these days, they’re more commonly found zipping through neighborhood streets or joy-riding around beach communities. Once powered by polluting combustion engines, these days, most golf carts use quiet and emissions-free electric motors, charging up their batteries for mere pennies and offering plenty of around-the-town range.

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Tesla Model Y fleet to be used in Tampa’s DASH ride-sharing program

Teslarati

They could also serve as guides to passengers, as they would be trained to discuss the downtown area’s seven neighborhoods, local attractions, and points of interest. Driver-ambassadors will be trained to report any issues they encounter on their routes to maintenance staff or law enforcement as well.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

Get Electric Vehicle

Maintenance and servicing of your vehicle. Though we have many short-range and long-range Electric vehicles available in the market right now, the price range between a gasoline car and a long-range electric vehicle is pretty steep. This difference in price is caused by the expensive battery systems a long-range electric car requires.

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Blink Charging

Meet ENERGY STAR criteria and have features like load management and flexible pricing. As previously mentioned, LEED uses a tiered rating system that takes into account the design, materials, construction, operation, and maintenance of building projects. Provide at least Level 2 charging capabilities for these parking spaces.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

Green Car Congress

Benefits of the system include a 35%-55% reduction in diesel consumption (fleet average 43%) with lower accompanying greenhouse gas emissions; reduced criteria pollutants; increased productivity, and brake savings. In 2010, Autocar and Parker began delivering hydraulic hybrid refuse vehicles to three South Florida municipalities. CNG concept.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer?

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

Charged EVs

That’s a higher-volume product and that tends to drive lower prices, so they’re using those 48-volt parts, components and architecture. Also, it’s a maintenance issue. For those vehicles, maintenance is key. Also, it’s a maintenance issue. For those vehicles, maintenance is key. Garbage trucks.