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Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

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Pace is the transportation backbone of Chicago’s suburbs and one of the largest public bus service operators in North America, serving an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Proterra and Pace Suburban Bus has awarded Proterra a $26.5-million Proterra 40' ZX5 Max.

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Kia EV9 reservations to start this month in North America

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Kia EV9 reservation will start this month in North America. The South Korean automaker recently announced that North American customers may start reserving the three-row EV9 SUV on October 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. A complimentary three-year Kia Maintenance Plan. The gifts includes: A Webasto Go Dual Portable EV charger.

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Ford Next launches flexible lease pilot with Uber for rideshare drivers going electric

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In each city, the Ford Drive team works with local dealers to purchase a fleet of Mustang Mach-Es. Service and maintenance of those vehicles are conducted through dealers as well. The vehicle is delivered to the driver within two weeks, and they use the Ford Drive app to manage payments and service.

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Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

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This market is expected to reach US$2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens’ calculations. Wireless power transfer will be the key technology to enable contactless automatic charging with least maintenance requirements.

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General Motors introduces omnichannel used car marketplace CarBravo

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—Steve Carlisle, GM executive vice president and president of GM North America. Customers can receive guaranteed online offers, from the industry standard Black Book, to buy their vehicles even if they do not purchase a vehicle through CarBravo. CarBravo will leverage GM’s new digital retail platform (DRP).

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Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000

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The automaker made the statement from its North America account on X , in a repost from the Eanes Independent School District (EISD) recommending that its police department purchase nine Tesla vehicles. Cotati Police unveil new Tesla Model Y police cruiser What are your thoughts?

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Hylane GmbH buys 18 Hyzon fuel-cell-electric trucks

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Hylane GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung, one of Germany’s largest motor insurers, has purchased 18 fuel-cell-electric trucks from Hyzon Motors, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2022. Hyzon’s HYMAX, sold in Europe, is available in 24-, 46- and 70-tonne configurations.

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