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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. Riders will enjoy a smoother, exhaust-free ride, experiencing less noise as the bus travels between the terminal and parking lot shuttle stops.

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Who’s Leading the Shift Away from Internal Combustion Engine Automobiles?

Clean Fleet Report

Austin, TX BYD leads in sales in China–and its cars are starting to show up elsewhere in the world, such as the Shark pickup that’ being built and sold in Mexico Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that can be charged from an external source. — Mike B.,

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Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

Green Car Congress

Bucher Municipal is expecting that up to 80 sewer trucks, or 50% of their production of cleaning vehicles, will be zero exhaust emission trucks from Volvo by the end of 2023. In 2021 Volvo Trucks took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks in more than 20 countries.

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QOTD: How Charged Up Are You?

The Truth About Cars

The big question is, will Dodge be able to sell muscle-car aficionados, some of whom are probably anti-EV and/or very much in favor of internal-combustion engines, on a pure battery-electric vehicle? So whether I would buy an EV Charger is academic for the moment -- and I reserve final judgment on any new vehicle until I drive it, anyway.

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Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Dave Schaller explains some of the reasons that terminal tractors are at the top of the list of vehicles to electrify: “If you buy a new diesel terminal tractor with the current after-treatment systems on the exhaust, that after-treatment system wants to get hot to work properly with its filtering system.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

Clean Fleet Report

Repairing or replacing your car’s engine, though it may seem like a weak investment, is more environmentally friendly than buying a brand-new car. But it is no easy task, as you’ll have to not only remove and replace the engine itself but also the transmission, gas tank and exhaust system. Drain and recycle used motor oil.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV). Battery Costs Batteries constitute a major chunk of the expenses. Cost Considerations #1.

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