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First Student launches trenchless electric school bus charging system


Cincinnati-headquartered school transportation provider First Student has introduced its First Charge above-ground EV charging system, which is designed to offer greater efficiency and up to 50% lower construction costs.  Even in colder climates, the system eliminates the need for expensive trenching to bury cables, which is disruptive and limits future expansion.   The system can support… Read more…

Mercedes and ROHR collaborate on EV for refueling helicopters


Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Germany-headquartered specialized vehicle manufacturer ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge have partnered to produce the Mercedes-Benz eEconic helicopter refueling tanker, which has been deployed by Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth, Germany.  The 16,500-liter-capacity tank body, manufactured by ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge, was integrated with the base vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks. The 11-meter-long base vehicle can easily maneuver… Read more…

Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?

Green Car Reports
Enel X abruptly left the U.S. market with no initial plan for JuiceBox support, functionality JuiceBox line is among the most prevalent U.S. home smart EV chargers Prompted a letter to the FTC, alarm about connected devices relying on company servers If you’ve come to rely on smart EV charging as part of your daily routine, and you have one… Read more…

Kia EV5 pricing revealed, undercuts the Model Y

ArenaEV
The electric vehicle market is heating up in Australia, with Kia’s new EV5 entering the scene with a competitive price tag and a focus on family-friendly features. Kia, known for its value-oriented vehicles, is directly challenging the dominance of Tesla’s Model Y with its latest offering. First unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show last year, the Kia EV5 was initially… Read more…