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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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for federal testing, as is required for all new bus models that are purchased using federal funds. Freudenberg’s extensive experience in fuel cell technology was strengthened in 2018 with the purchase of a Munich-based fuel cell manufacturer. MCI will send its D45 CRTe LE CHARGE to Altoona, Pa., Fuel cells.

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. XPeng P7 smart EV sedan. hardware (including System-on-a-Chip (SoC); high-definition millimeter-wave radar; and autonomous driving high perception camera).

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Bird Bike’s features include: Thumb throttle, inspired by e-scooter throttles, helps tackle inclines with ease. Bafang rear hub motor.

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King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

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King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet. —Metro General Manager Rob Gannon.

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Solaris to deliver another 48 trolleybuses to Budapest

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The vehicles will be fitted with an additional battery power supply that will allow them to drive without being connected to overhead wires. The tender also included an option to extend the contract by purchasing an additional 84 vehicles in two length variants of 12 and 18 meters. BKK) for the delivery of 24 trolleybuses.

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First electric school bus in Poland; Solaris Urbino 12 electric

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The purchase of the electric school bus was subsidized by NFO?iGW iGW (the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management) a part of which saw towns in Poland receive subsidies for the purchase of battery-powered school buses. iGW (the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management).

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California online dashboard provides information about PEV buyers; importance of incentive funds, $130M from California paid out to date

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Survey results show the importance of incentives in PEV purchases. The online “ EV Driver Survey Dashboard ” offers multiple approaches to analyzing the data provided by a survey of those who received rebates for purchasing PEVs. Click to enlarge. Relative importance of various information avenues while shopping for a vehicle.