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Motiv Power Systems, a sustainable technology company delivering all-electric chassis with a proven software platform for the electrification of medium-duty trucks and buses, announced the deployment of its first electric trolley with the Town of Estes Park in Colorado, with one more planned.
A version of the all-new Colorado midsize pickup will be built and sold in the United States, Chevrolet confirmed today. The current-generation Colorado will be produced in Shreveport, La., Gasoline and diesel engines will be available, including new 2.5L Gasoline and diesel engines will be available, including new 2.5L
Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans. Earlier post.).
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Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado). EcoCAR teams will utilize a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu donated by General Motors as the integration platform for their advanced vehicle design. EcoCAR 2 includes both new teams and veterans to the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions.
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