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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Clean Fleet Report

Additionally, EVs don’t have traditional exhaust and gear systems that generate noise. Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. Fleets going electric will reduce neighborhood noise EVs also bring financial incentives through the federal tax credit.

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Aventura-X review: Classic Vespa vibes in a modern electric scooter

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The Aventura-X EV29 has much of the feel-good charm that comes along with nostalgic Vespa rides, yet without any of the exhaust noise, smell of gasoline, or oily rag on your workbench. It has a 2,900 watt motor fed by a 72V 20Ah battery. If you don’t have an extra battery, like mine, then you’ve got some extra storage under the seat!

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

Clean Fleet Report

Another first for Corvette–Two drive modes (with or without engine) With a gentle nod toward electrification, the E-Ray also takes the Corvette into more new territory—its first all-wheel drive model, first hybrid model and first one with a Stealth Mode to slip out of the neighborhood without the full-throated blast of 6.2-liter

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A123 to Power Plug-in Hybrid Trouble Truck for Eaton Corporation

Green Car Congress

Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton. Earlier post.).

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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The approval also includes battery cell production activities within the Giga Berlin complex, which should allow Tesla to manufacture its in-house cells from within Germany. . There are 113 air pollution control requirements, which include respective chimney heights for each exhaust air stream.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

Green Car Congress

battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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