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CDTA rolling out four NFI electric transit buses in upstate New York

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The Capital District Transportation Authority’s (CDTA)i in Albany, New York, is rolling out four electric buses to test the technology and charging infrastructure. CDTA will put the electric buses it purchased from New Flyer of America into service as part of a pilot program. Each bus costs $900,000, each charger costs $121,000.

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Tesla could receive $12.36 million worth of Model 3 orders from New York City

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A notice for a public hearing posted to New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services website has indicated that the city is looking to order $12.36 NEWS: New York City wants to purchase $12.36 million worth of Tesla Model 3 sedans. million worth of Tesla Model 3's. "The

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Fluid Truck orders 40 additional electric trucks from Lightning eMotors; supporting IKEA last-mile delivery in NYC

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Fluid Truck has ordered 40 additional electric delivery trucks from Lightning eMotors for its New York City fleet. The Lightning Electric Class 4 commercial box trucks will deliver products to all five boroughs of New York City. The electric trucks will service all five boroughs, IKEA said.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. g/m 3 ), followed by the MTA New York at 251 ?g/m

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More than 100 Blue Bird electric school buses have been ordered so far; Cummins electric drive

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Additional buses on order will transport students in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York and Québec later this year or in 2020. The buses produce zero emissions, improve air quality and require less maintenance, saving districts time and money. —Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.

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Twin Rivers (CA) Unified School District receives 10 additional LionC electric school buses

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The buses each have a range of 125 miles and will eliminate on average 230 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Lion has worked closely with the district to train staff in vehicle operation and maintenance, both on-site at its transit yard and at Lion’s nearby Sacramento Experience Center where the vehicles are also serviced.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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The New York City Police Department has landed a Tesla Model 3 as its newest automotive fleet addition. The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet. Tesla Owners Club New York State (@TOCNYS) July 7, 2021. Love to see it! pic.twitter.com/thTuZ8f4nt.