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Daimler Truck unveils electric Class 6/7 Freightliner eM2; extending portfolio of EVs for N America

Green Car Congress

DTNA is beginning full production of the eM2 in autumn of 2023 at its Portland truck manufacturing plant. The eM2 has a typical range of 180 miles (290 km) for the Class 6 version and 250 miles (400 km) for Class 7, and represents a reliable, efficient and sustainable solution for a battery-electric truck, the company says.

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A Guide to the Portland General Electric EV Charging Program

EV Connect

To build an accessible and scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for residents, businesses, public agencies, and school districts of East Multnomah County and the Portland area, Portland General Electric (PGE) is providing financial incentives to help bring EV adoption to Oregon.

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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

Teslarati

With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. This, claims the site, allows the first-gen Leaf to achieve a range of up to 230 miles per charge.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

Green Car Congress

Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Drivers can see vehicle availability and pricing via the mobile app. Unlimited miles and insurance are included, and there’s no membership fee.

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New Flyer selected for the State of Oregon Transit Bus Cooperative Agreement

Green Car Congress

announced that New Flyer has been selected by the Oregon State Government as an approved supplier of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses to the State of Oregon Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Price Agreement. Oregon’s transit systems provide more than 52 million miles and 3 million hours of transit service to more than 127 million rides per year.

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Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

Baua Electric

cubic feet behind its rear seats, travels 261 miles on a full charge and scoots from zero to 60mph in 6.7 cubic feet behind its rear seats, travels 261 miles on a full charge and scoots from zero to 60mph in 6.7 In well-equipped SEL trim (MSRP $38,050), the redesigned front-drive five-passenger crossover carries 25.5

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Smart Move

Revenge of the Electric Car

Smart will be launching a test fleet of 250 electric cars in selected areas, including: Portland, San Jose, Indianapolis, Orlando, and the Washington, D.C. It would have a projected range of 82 miles and would be limited to 62.5 miles per hour. It would have a projected range of 82 miles and would be limited to 62.5

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