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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. Fifty-five percent of respondents cited the initial purchase price of electric commercial vehicles as the top barrier.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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The demonstration vehicles include tree maintenance trucks and a telephone pole installation truck. Purchased vehicles must be registered and driven in California at least 90% of the time for three years. The project will demonstrate the performance, fuel savings and emissions reductions for the work trucks in Southern California.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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Large battery systems with thousands of cells are the single most expensive component in an electric vehicle, accounting for up to 50 percent of the purchase price. 1,000,000 to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to make an estimated 300,000 gallons of biodiesel each year at its existing wastewater treatment plant in Oakland.

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Uber reports success with Tesla rental program after 1 year

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For roughly $334 per week (depending on location), a driver is given a Tesla Model 3 and essential maintenance and insurance. Trips completed by Hertz Tesla vehicles in San Francisco and Oakland during the weeks of November 21, 2021, and May 22, 2022, respectively. Uber’s Hertz Tesla rental program is a relatively simple one.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Warranty Some space given up to H2 tanks Basic – Three years/36,000 miles Plug-in and Hydrogen Systems – Eight years/100,000 miles Maintenance – One year/Unlimited miles Roadside Assistance – Three years/Unlimited miles Availability The 2025 CR-V Hybrid e:FCEV will be available at these 12 California Honda dealers.

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Thomas Jouley next-gen electric school bus debuts with new eAxle

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This reduces weight and complexity, lowers maintenance costs by reducing the number of parts, and improves acceleration and torque by shortening the mechanical connection between the motor and wheels, Thomas Built claims. with Oakland, California, boasting an all-electric fleet as of August 2024.

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