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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

There are many operations that take place behind the scenes (which passengers rarely see), including maintenance, baggage handling and aircraft movement. EVs, given their fewer moving parts and minimal maintenance compared to the alternatives, are therefore ideal for airport environments.

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China’s BYD Going Big Mode in South Africa

The Truth About Cars

This comes via Reuters , which was informed by BYD of its desire to become the dominant purveyor of "NEVs" (neighborhood electric vehicles) within the region. The country is primarily dependent upon coal for energy production. There are even allegations that they aren’t getting proper maintenance.

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Pagani Says Customers Aren't Into Electric Supercars

The Truth About Cars

However, literally none of its customers wanted an EV and that’s a pretty big deal when your typical production run averages out to about ten vehicles per year. In my neighborhood, the households with electric vehicles tend to list on the market for a little more. Showing off the mechanical nature of the product is the whole point.

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Club Car’s 25 MPH ‘living room on wheels’ microcar just went modern

Electrek

While its clever layout made it a standout in the world of neighborhood electric vehicles, its lead-acid battery pack was decidedly old-school. It charges faster, goes farther, and is low maintenance.” said Brant Mitchell, Senior Director of Product Management of Club Car. That changes now.

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Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure

Cars That Think

As a result, Cubans are experiencing a significant breakdown in basic services, such as the storage of fresh products, basic food preparation, public lighting and access to businesses. Underlying the blackouts are three systemic problems: years of inadequate investment, substandard fuel, and deferred maintenance.

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KLD Energy and Cenntro Group to develop 4-wheel EVs with KLD drive system

Green Car Congress

Some of the first systems planned to go into the market will be the Utility Electric Vehicle (UEV), an off-road and on-road work and maintenance vehicle; the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV), a low-speed vehicle; and the Intra-city Logistic Vehicle (ILV), a compact delivery vehicle similar to those used by major overnight delivery services.

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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

Green Car Congress

These credits can then be used for certification purposes to offset emissions on future products. School districts will provide access to schools, and will maintain the air filtration systems after their maintenance staff is trained on maintenance procedures for these systems.

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