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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. Fifty-five percent of respondents cited the initial purchase price of electric commercial vehicles as the top barrier.

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Con Edison, Lion and Posi-Plus developing all-electric bucket truck

Green Car Congress

The truck will be unique on US roads when Con Edison takes possession early next year, running entirely on electricity as it lifts lineworkers and equipment as high as 60 feet for construction, maintenance and repair work. While initially small in scope, this represents an important step in Con Edison’s journey toward fleet electrification.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

Driivz

EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts. How much revenue?

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What is Charge Point Operator(CPO)?

Setec Powerr

Purchase, deployment, and operation of charging infrastructure Pureplay CPOs are experts in the latest charging technology, including AC chargers and DC Level 3 fast chargers for the public and commercial market. the local electricity grid). Ongoing management and maintenance of the charge points on behalf of their owner(s).

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

Blink Charging

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. Commercial EVs have their own set of purchase incentives.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

Setec Powerr

However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. DC fast charging requires a lot of power, so you’ll need a licensed electrician to confirm if the existing grid connection is suitable. Regular maintenance is essential to prevent component failures and ensure the efficient operation of the chargers.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.