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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. We thank NYSERDA for their partnership in helping to make this happen.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY.

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Helbiz partners with Lightning eMotors to deploy electric vans for fleet management

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Micro-mobility company Helbiz is exploring the electrification of its fleet with Lightning eMotors. Following the completion of the current pilot program, Helbiz plans to deploy Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD vans throughout Miami and Washington DC to manage its intra-urban operations.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. passenger travel demand. —Bruchon et al.

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AMPLY Power: Top 25 US cities could save avg. 37% on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles and buses; up to 60% with managed charging

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A white paper by AMPLY Power, a company providing fleet charging as a service, finds that 25 of America’s largest metropolitan areas could save an average of 37% on fuel costs by electrifying their bus and light-duty vehicle fleets. AMPLY developed an interactive map to compare gas and electric fleet fueling costs.

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Rivian R1 and Toyota Crown Signia reviews, US-made Volvo, Hyundai, Kia EVs: The Week in Reverse

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It was another big week of getting up-close time with some of the most anticipated new EVs, while reporting on some of the top stories for green-car shoppers. Rivian on Thursday Rivian set the stage for its mass-market R2 with more comfortable, better-performing, lighter, and more simplified “Gen 2” versions of its electric trucks.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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Whether it’s an employee from the parent company or at a dealership, Genesis is basing its brand reputation and success on its customers receiving the highest level of satisfaction. In this time Genesis went from being a model in the Hyundai line-up to becoming a car company on its own. Best to take them seriously.

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