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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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Philadelphia’s public media organization WHYY, also the local PBS and NPR station, reports that the regional public transportation authority SEPTA has sidelined its entire fleet of 25 Proterra electric buses since February 2020. Proterra maintains that SEPTA’s fleet will be put back into service eventually.

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Electrification Coalition launches online EV Policy Showroom

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Users can search by state and/or policy category, such as charging incentives, EV purchase incentives, Zero Emission Vehicle programs and EV-ready building codes, and monitor EV fees. The EV Funding and Financing Guide details programs and policies from a variety of sources that fleets and consumers can use to overcome cost barriers.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The agreement has no legal effect and imposes no legally binding obligation. Taking actions to expand the use of zero-emission vehicles, aiming for 10% of new public and private vehicle purchases by 2016. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America.

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TRATON AG and Hino to join forces in e-mobility, plan to establish procurement JV

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Hino has a history of more than 25 years in electrified vehicles and the largest running fleet of hybrid commercial vehicles in the world. The future procurement joint venture with balanced rights is planned as a small but powerful entity between both parties, leveraging synergies in purchasing.

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Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

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Zipcar now has more than 760,000 members (“Zipsters”), with a market-leading presence in 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada and Europe, and fleet positioned at more than 300 college and university campuses. The companies expect substantial synergies in fleet utilization. Source: Avis Budget. Click to enlarge.

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Maersk Line implements policy for sustainable container floors

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Maersk Line has implemented a new policy to refrain from purchasing shipping containers with floors made of uncertified tropical hardwood. As an interim solution applicable only in 2011, tropical hardwood verified as legally compliant will be accepted while other floor types are scaled up in production.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

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Used Car Purchase Warning Is It Wise to Choose a Modified Vehicle? Purchasing a used car can be an exciting adventure, offering the opportunity to find a great deal and secure a vehicle that meets your needs and preferences. Legal Compliance: Ensure that the modifications on the car comply with local and state regulations.