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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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The study found that TCO for electric and diesel medium-duty urban delivery trucks were similar. The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

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Are 100-mile BMW, Nissan, VW electric cars already a lost cause?

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The continuing tepid sales of the Nissan Leaf electric car, despite a range upgrade to 107 miles, remains one of the puzzles in the plug-in car market. Sure, it's an aging model now in its sixth year with a polarizing design; it lost a huge swath of buyers in Georgia when that state canceled its electric-car tax credit; and gas is cheap.

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Alpharetta, GA PD pitches Tesla Model Y patrol and admin fleet

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The Alpharetta, Georgia Police Department has pitched the idea of using Teslas as patrol and administrative vehicles. During a presentation to county council members, Major Trent Lindgren highlighted that Tesla’s electric vehicles could offer a cheaper, more affordable alternative to combustion-powered police cars.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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Kia to take a position $200 million in U.S. plant, form EV9 crossover in 2024

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Kia has detectable the cost tag for placing its pristine electrical EV9 into manufacturing at its U.S. plant in West Level, Ga.: $200 The Korean automaker stated the corporate will upload about 200 jobs to form the three-row crossover along 4 alternative fashions on the West Level, Georgia, plant. 200 million.

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US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift

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Better yet, the model will now be produced in Kia’s plant in Georgia, offering easier access to US tax credits. Finally, the EV6 is embracing North America in another way, by moving production of the vehicle to Georgia (except the GT trim level). Charge your electric vehicle at home using rooftop solar panels.

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Hyundai confirms new three-row electric SUV and updated IONIQ 5 are coming soon

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The first three-row electric Hyundai SUV is coming to the US and will make its first appearance later this year. The new electric SUV will launch alongside an updated IONIQ 5 for Hyundai’s 2025 lineup. Hyundai is already making its mark as the US shifts to electric vehicles. billion EV plant in Georgia later this year.

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