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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

Green Car Congress

In addition to lower prices, zero-emission vehicles from Colorado’s Lightning Systems also will have new features, including: High-speed Level 2 charging. Enhanced telematics and new remote software management features for fleet managers and drivers. Faster DC fast charging systems. In-cab display enhancements in all vehicles.

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Plug’n Drive launches electric vehicle (EV) education and test drive tour across Canada to increase public EV awareness and knowledge

Plug N Drive

The tour is made possible through funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) , complemented by contributions from a number of generous Plug’n Drive Tour sponsors and local event sponsors, all listed below.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

The Truth About Cars

While we’re constantly hearing about tightening emissions regulations , the relevant timelines issued by government actors are rarely adhered to. percent in the United States, according to data accumulated from Kelly Blue Book.& In 2022, the EU estimated that 21.6-percent percent of all new car registrations were electric vehicles.

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Hertz invests in self-service EV rental app to make renting a Tesla even easier

Teslarati

Hertz, still fresh off of its hefty purchasing agreement with Tesla, is expanding its EV commitment with the UFODRIVE partnership to make renting a Model 3 even easier than it was before. Customers renting an electric car from Hertz can book, register, and drive their car, all without any interaction with a human being or Hertz associate.

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Axion Power receives order from ePower for PbC batteries to convert 10 Class 8 trucks to series hybrids

Green Car Congress

The purchase order is an extension of the existing agreement between Axion and ePower. With the current average mpg for these trucks being in the range of 6, each additional mpg is a huge percentage improvement that translates into proportional fuel dollar savings and emissions reductions. Axion Power International, Inc.

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Demand Response Management for EVs

Blink Charging

In 2023, Kelley Blue Book reported an unprecedented purchase of 1,189,051 electric vehicles in the United States alone, while global EV sales are projected to range between 9.6 Leveraging fleet EVs parked in lots can serve as a consolidated energy source, presenting significant potential to address peak demand challenges.

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Engine Alliance Completes 100th GP7200 Engine; Specific Fuel Consumption Improvement Noted

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In recognition of the GP7200’s demonstrated fuel performance on the A380, Airbus recently revised the performance handbook, or “Orange Book”, to reflect a 0.5% The Orange Book is frequently used by prospective aircraft purchasers as a predictor of aircraft performance.

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