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Frito-Lay boosts electric fleet; 275 electric trucks by the end of 2012

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In May of this year, Frito-Lay reached a milestone of one million all-electric miles driven. The new all-electric trucks will operate from distribution centers located throughout California: Alameda, City of Industry, La Mirada, Manteca, San Diego, San Jose and Torrance.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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As with the Model S platform on which it is based, Tesla expects the Model X to have a driving range of more than 250 miles on a single charge. Two battery switching stations, at the international airports in San Francisco and San Jose, and six taxis that use switchable batteries will be used.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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The first cycle of investment will focus on establishing the largest nationwide network of non-proprietary charging infrastructure, deploying high power charging stations capable of refueling a ZEV at 10-20 miles of range per minute. miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The newest Polestar Space just opened in Silicon Valley, at the Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose. Range is 233 miles, which is good, if not the best in the market. Use that number to compare with other electric vehicles or, better yet, use the kWh/100 miles metric that is also on all new vehicles.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story.

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Four Benefits of EV Charging for Hospitality

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In San Jose, the city with the most hotels that have EV charging ports, only 66% of hotels in the city offer chargers for guests. The two major programs are the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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