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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

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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.

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

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gallon containers of DEF at all 228 of its locations, available at the fuel desk, travel store or truck maintenance counters and all of the company’s RoadSquad emergency roadside vehicles carry a supply of DEF. All TA and Petro branded locations currently offer 2.5 TA and Petro were the first national chains to offer DEF at all locations.

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

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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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New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

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JR Automation headquartered in Holland, MI, will design and fabricate the melt processing equipment at its facility in Nashville, TN. High Energy Sales, based in Charlotte, NC, will provide technical support on equipment and process design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

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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. He said maintenance costs will be about $1,350 lower annually for the pure electric vehicle than a conventional car.

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

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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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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They are less costly to drive at $1.24 per eGallon (US Average). They come with the latest technology, like driver assist lane tracking, emergency braking, and over-the-air updates. They’re safer. appeared first on Blink Charging.

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