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New Flyer 40' and 60' Xcelsior fuel cell buses complete Altoona testing; eligible for FTA, HVIP funding

Green Car Congress

The hydrogen fuel cell can extend the range of a battery-electric bus to up to 300 miles on a single refueling and requires no off-board electric recharging. With this important accomplishment, the FCEBs are commercially available for sale utilizing FTA funding. —Chris Stoddart, President of New Flyer.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Earlier post.).

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

Green Car Congress

The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extended range capability. With the launch of eGen Flex Allison will offer two distinct models, eGen Flex and eGen Flex Max.

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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs

Green Car Congress

For example, a large volume manufacturer is subject to the following caps when meeting its 2018 model year minimum ZEV requirement: Extended Range Battery Electric Vehicle (BEVx) Credits: No more than 50% of minimum ZEV requirement. Section 177 state compliance path.

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Want A Fisker Karma? Lots Of Used Ones For Sale

Green Car Reports

The Fisker Karma extended-range electric luxury sedan has been out of production since July 2012, but it''s hardly gone away. Chinese automotive supplier Wanxiang, which now owns the car company, hopes to restart sales of the low, sleek, striking four-seat sedan under the Elux name sometime next year.

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Bargain hunting? The seven best used EVs under $40,000 in 2025

EV Central

There are dozens of used Kona Electrics for sale from only $26,000, while Extended Range new generation examples (from 2021) cost from around $33,000. Solid buying. Best tech experience EV: Tesla Model 3 (2019-22) from $29,000 2021 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive.

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QOTD: Why Aren't There More E-REVs on the Road?

The Truth About Cars

Ram is touting the new Ramcharger truck , which is an extended-range electric, or E-REV. The Ramcharger is not the first E-REV on the market -- the Chevrolet Volt blazed that particular trail some 15 years ago -- but it is one of only a few that we've seen for sale over the years.