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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. seconds, [and three of] 16 vehicles [it has] tested in the past decade that blasted to 60 mph in less than 3.0 Here’s what you need to know about EV safety.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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While moderate in terms of volume, the growth rate for NEVs will double that of the light-duty vehicle market during the same period, Pike notes. In the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines NEVs as low-speed vehicles (LSVs) that are limited to 25 mph (40 km/h) and to roads with a speed limit of 35 mph.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

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The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including the latest on the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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EP1 features and benefits include: Built-in electric hub motors with adjustable speed up to 3 mph depending on operator’s walking pace. BrightDrop’s second product to market will be the EV600 electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. BrightDrop EV fleet management.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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The Silverado gets electric motivation Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity recently to drive the Silverado EV RST at an automotive media event in Detroit, Michigan. When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the Hummer EV we found it to be a marvel of technology in many ways, while being a bit over-the-top in some.

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Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD

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hours for the 62 kWh battery 480V DC Fast Charging – 80% in 30 minutes or less The ID4 Charging Plan+, utilizing the Electrify America app, gets 500 kWh of free charging at Electrify America’s DC fast charging network of more than 900 stations and 4,000 chargers in North America. foot turning radius (31.5 drag coefficient.