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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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NSF awards Univ. of Maryland and Genovation $438K to develop novel hybrid energy storage system for EVs

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The National Science Foundation has selected a project by researchers at the University of Maryland and their partners from Genovation Cars ( earlier post ) for a $438,418 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) award to develop a novel hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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Tesla Model S Plaid runs sub-9-second 1/4-mile for first time

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A Tesla Model S Plaid ran a sub-9-second 1/4-mile for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in the United States. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. During a drag strip session at Maryland Raceway, The vehicle had an average speed of 125.10 The Model S Plaid is Tesla’s crown jewel of performance.

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Tesla rolls out Safety Score 2.0 with new factors for a more accurate grade

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More time spent driving over 85 mph will lead to a lower Safety Score. Time spent driving over 10 mph without buckling the driver’s seatbelt will lead to a lower Safety Score. This is only available in select states, however, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

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The Boring Company’s updated projects page no longer lists D.C.-Baltimore tunnel

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Baltimore tunnels were first outlined in 2017, and it even received some notable support from Maryland Gov. estimate, the Hyperloop pods would have to travel about 450 mph. . But as noted by Maryland Stadium Authority director Michael Frenz, the absence of updates about The Boring Company’s D.C.-Baltimore Larry Hogan.

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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L