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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

Green Car Congress

The new model also features a fast-charge system that keeps the bus on the road with no requirement to take them out of service for long charging periods, one-step access for ease-of-maintenance and industry-leading ergonomics. Cities currently operating Proterra all-electric buses include Stockton, Calif.; Worcester, Mass.;

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

Green Car Congress

New UPS-built fueling stations in Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., At UPS, we are helping to knock down some of the biggest hurdles to broad market acceptance of LNG in commercial transportation by continuing to establish vehicle demand, fuel and maintenance infrastructures. ; Phoenix, Ariz.,

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. It will have 100 miles of pure battery range,” Mr. Perry said. It will have 100 miles of pure battery range,” Mr. Perry said.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority. FY2017 Low-No projects. Description.

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Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Year

The Truth About Cars

It seems only a couple of months ago I reported on my experience traveling from Cincinnati to Nashville to purchase the 2010 BMW Z4, thus satisfying a used convertible car search that lasted for a year and a half. It had been about 800 miles since the dealership changed the oil, and 54,694 in total.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

During our time at the Crown media launch program in Nashville, the difference between the two felt larger as the Hybrid Max has the makings of a sports crossover, while the Hybrid will be more at home as a commuter and running errands in-town. As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

of torque RWD 62 kWh battery 209 mile driving range. of torque RWD 82 kWh battery 275 mile driving range. of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 255 mile driving range. 120V (Level 1) – Two miles of range added per hour. The 2023 Volkswagen ID4 comes with these warranties: New Vehicle – Four years/50,000 miles.