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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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Prior to this modification, California utilities were guided by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision established in 2010 that exempted light-duty vehicle charging station providers from being regulated as a utility but did not explicitly exempt medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers.

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Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations

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Oil giant Shell announced plans to close its California hydrogen refueling stations this week, as much of the automotive industry is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell solutions alongside the popularization of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is a defining moment for freight rail and will accelerate the industry toward low- to zero-emission locomotives. The California pilot program was part of a $22.6m-illion The battery locomotive charged at the rail yard and recharged during the trip through regenerative braking.

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Rivian opens its first EV Charging Outpost for more than a recharge

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With more electric cars on the road, more chargers are needed. Rivian’s latest solution goes beyond just charging. As a first-of-its-kind, Rivian opened its new Charging Outpost for drivers to recharge and refresh before getting back on their adventure. With automobiles gaining popularity, the site became an auto repair.

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Shell to close 1,000 gas stations to focus on EV charging deployment

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Gas and oil giant Shell is looking to close as many as 1,000 retail gas stations in the coming years, as it pivots toward deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As we grow our business offering charging for electric vehicles, we expect an internal rate of return of 12 percent or higher.”

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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