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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The 100 battery-driven electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vans ( earlier post ) in use in Berlin and Stuttgart have covered 650,000 km (404,000 miles). The two promotional initiatives are part of the German federal government’s second economic stimulus package. Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL. Click to enlarge. 11 seconds.

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A New Wildfire Watchdog

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In the case of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the 2018 Camp Fire, and the 2020 August Complex Fires, high winds blasted flames through populated areas in the early morning hours while residents were sleeping. Once the stimulus is removed, the metal finger reverts to its original shape and the switch opens.

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50,000 Fleet Vehicles Ordered

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That is because electric fuel can be provided by renewable energy such as the wind. 5, 2006 Imagine if we could develop a passenger car that averaged more than 100 miles per gallon — or, if used only for short trips, 1,000 miles per gallon. Here is part of the NY Times editorial. Instead, the U.S. Let's start now.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power. All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars. billion in stimulus grants to the industry.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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Notably, emissions of buses decreased from 2017 to 2018 despite a slight uptick in the vehicle revenue miles of buses (+0.5%). Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus. This is the result of policies promoting cleaner vehicle fuels and advanced clean vehicle standards.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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The battery pack provides up to a 100-mile (161 km) driving range on a single charge. Taking into account wind flow over the hood and cab, the headlamps and mirrors of the body were designed to be aerodynamic, further improving upon the vehicle’s efficiency. The MT-EV WIV has a one-piece bonded windshield allowing for high visibility.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Wind : Nordex. Owing to limits in battery capacity and driving range (currently 100-200 km (62-124 miles) for a medium-sized car) and a current recharging time of several hours, BEVs are ideally suited to smaller cars and shorter trips, i.e. urban driving (including new transportation models such as car sharing).

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