Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging. For the truck body, Curbtender Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. Lightning eMotors Credit and Ford Motor Credit financing is available along with electric vehicle vouchers and incentives, which are accessible in many states.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This could lead to the conversion of up to 1,500 UPS delivery trucks, which is about 66% of UPS’s NYC fleet, operating in New York City by 2022. The core system features a 225 kW Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) with a high voltage backbone optimized for the duty cycle of UPS delivery trucks. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

With election vehicle adoption gradually picking up in the country, Maharashtra had the largest fleet of electric two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and buses at the end of 2023, according to research by Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Karnataka followed, with the second-largest fleet of electric two-wheelers and cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components. developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. Conversions Fleets Hybrids'

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the South Korean government as well as logistics, battery and mobility companies to demonstrate the electric vehicle (EV) battery leasing business. As a result, KST Mobility is able to have lower initial investment for EV purchases.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

Following enormous investments into electric vehicles, Hertz has launched its first planned electrified fleet in Denver, Colorado. Hertz has made headlines over the past few years for making enormous purchases with Tesla, Polestar, and, most recently, General Motors. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase was driven entirely by the fleet market, which rose by 29.9%, while private retail uptake fell -15.8%. Fleets accounted for more than six in 10 (63.2%) new cars registered, up from just over half (52.7%) last year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The professionals targeted tend to be small and medium-sized fleets. The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. ë-Berlingo van range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The Administration is also working towards the use of electric vehicles in the City’s fleet of more than 13,000 yellow taxis. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2022

Lordstown Motors said today it will be bringing the Endurance all-electric pickup to the Association for the Work Truck Industry’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week event in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 9 to 11. Lordstown Motors hangs on by a thread, increasing costs and decreasing outlook.

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Teslarati

JULY 20, 2021

The New York City Police Department has landed a Tesla Model 3 as its newest automotive fleet addition. It was added to the NYPD’s fleet of highway patrol cars last month. The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet.

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Get Electric Vehicle

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Is it time to explore EVs for your fleet, is there enough signals suggesting EVs are the preferred means of transportation in the not-too-distant future? But is it feasible to add EVs to your fleet? Well…what does it cost to fuel an electric vehicle? . Reduction in Overall Operational Costs. Improve Your Image.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 8, 2024

Amid robust operating performance across segments, particularly in the Jaguar Land Rover unit, Tata Motors reported its highest-ever revenue and profit numbers for the full financial year 2024. Tata Motors also became the first domestic automaker to surpass USD 50 billion in annual turnover. In FY24, Tata Motors clocked Rs 31,399.09

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2024

EV Costs—What a Difference a Day Makes I wrote only three days ago about a study of EV costs that ranked all 50 states by the five-year cost of owning and operating an electric car. The good news is the former is getting better as battery costs drop and competition heats up among automakers. In addition to paying 6.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

All revenue from excise duties and the RUC goes into the National Land Transport Fund along with revenue from motor vehicle registration and licensing fees. The exemption applies to any motor vehicle the power of which is wholly (i.e., Removing supplementary licences and time licences will also result in compliance cost savings.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Verizon purchased the new vans using rebates offered through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program—the largest purchase of new vans in the history of the program. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. New partners for fleets—and lots of them. Driving style also matters.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

The rebates are primarily targeted at medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; of the funding allocated for rebates, not more than 25% is to be used to provide rebates to qualified owners for the purchase of qualified alternative fuel vehicles that have a gross vehicle rating of not more than 8,500 pounds. This is funded with the $400 million.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

With the Meritor deal in place, Cummins would be able to add transmissions, brakes, and axles to its own line of electric motors. Fleet owners typically view truck purchases based on the total cost of ownership, which could be favorable to vehicles like the Tesla Semi and Cummins’ upcoming electric products.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

A mere two years ago at CES, the EV startup first introduced its modular P7 platform , designed with fleets in mind – particularly delivery operators in the US. Today, REE has confirmed that the P7-C has been awarded eligibility for two separate CARB certifications, further incentivizing commercial fleets to purchase.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 9, 2021

According to the legislation, the cap of 200,000 cars eligible for the credits would be removed retroactively, which means that even Tesla cars made in the US and General Motors electric vehicles (EVs) purchased after May 24, 2021, would qualify for the credit of up to $7,500.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. You can receive credit for 30% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $4,000. 40,000 for all other vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Through its Charging Perks pilot, Xcel Energy is directly working with BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Honda to test how the company can help customers charge their EVs at times when they can save money, use more renewable energy, and when it is most optimal for the energy grid. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

Average Maintenance Costs. The average cost total cost of ownership for an electric car in the United States is around half as much as a gasoline-powered vehicle. This includes the purchase price, fueling costs and overall maintenance expenses. Story by Martin Banks; photos from Clean Fleet Report archives.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. The Equinox fuel cell vehicle. Click to enlarge. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 The Equinox fuel cell powertrain.

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Teslarati

JUNE 10, 2021

Being an all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck’s cost of ownership is low, particularly when compared to alternatives powered by the internal combustion engine. The vehicle’s top-tier variant, which features three electric motors and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 And one has to admit — it looks pretty darn good that way. .

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

GSA previously purchased 1,600 hybrid vehicles using revenue from the sale of older vehicles that agencies exchanged last year when they received funds for new vehicles through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009. DOE paid for the additional cost of leasing hybrid vehicles. Tags: Fleets Hybrids Policy.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Say Goodbye to Fuel Costs. A small margin in the market drastically affects the cost of fuel and its availability. An electric motor produces torque that propels the car faster than conventional gas-powered vehicles. Low Maintenance Costs. Subsequently, the cost of electric cars has significantly gone down.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

FCEVs use hydrogen—a lightweight, abundantly available gas—to generate the electricity through a chemical reaction and power the electric motors that move the car. The electrons move through an external circuit to generate electricity and power the electric motor. How Do FCEVs Work? billion USD in 2022 to an estimated $2.88

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2012

Van buyers in the UK will be able to receive 20%—up to £8,000 (US$12,300)—off the cost of a plug-in van, UK Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced. Manufacturers apply for the grant following the purchase of the car hence the lag between registrations and grant applications.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The battery and motor combination enables it to travel up to 25km/h. SEAT is introducing the new eXS vehicle, which can be purchased at all of the brand’s dealers beginning in December 2018, at a cost of €599 (US$685).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

Auto manufacturers plan to introduce a range of plug-in models over the next 6 years, but several factors could delay widespread availability and affect the extent to which consumers are willing to purchase plug-ins. Plug-ins are expected to have high upfront costs when they are first introduced.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing.

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