🔥The BYD Seal U has been launched in China with a price starting at $18,040 for the hybrid version and $20,800 for the electric version.
💰 Price: $18,040 (hybrid), $20,800 (electric)
🔋 71.8/87 kWh LFP battery
🛣️ 520/605 km range
⚡ 204/218 HP motor options
🔌 90/140 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging support
📐 4,785 mm length, 2,765 mm wheelbase, heat pump thermal management system
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has opened orders for the Seal U model. For the 2024 model year, there is a significant reduction in prices, almost $3,000.
Having surpassed the 800,000 sales mark in three years, the Seal U will initially come to our country only with the plug-in hybrid version. This motor option stands out with a starting price of $18,000.
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The BYD Seal U Has Been Launched in China with a Price Starting at $18,040

Audi

💰Starting price: €74,700
🔋94.9 kWh battery, 625 km range
🔌270 kW DC charging, 10-80%: 21 minutes!
⚡388/517 HP motor options (Q6 e-tron quattro vs SQ6 e-tron)
🟢PPE platform, 800V electrical architecture
📐Length: 4,771 mm, Rear trunk: 526 liters, Front trunk: 64 liters, Wheelbase: 2,899 mm
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#Audi has introduced its first car developed on the all-electric PPE platform, the Q6 e-tron.
The Q6 e-tron, which is priced 10% cheaper than its sibling model, the Porsche Macan EV, developed on the same platform, stands out with both more compact and lightweight electric motors and a large prismatic cell-based massive battery.
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Audi, using NCM811 cathode cells produced by Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) in Germany, states that the larger cell form facilitates battery production. Additionally, it emphasizes that the newly developed smart thermal management system enhances battery life by continuously conditioning the battery and reduces charging time.
Regarding the engine, the company claims a 50% increase in efficiency compared to the first-generation electric Audis and states that it can produce more power with smaller motors by increasing power density by 62%. It should be noted that the Q6 e-tron uses an asynchronous ASM motor at the front and a permanent magnet synchronous PSM motor at the rear, differentiating it from the electric #Macan.
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Audi Q6 E-Tron | 255 KM Range with a 10-Minute Charge!

Zeekr

⚡ Chinese ZEEKR极氪 announced a major update to its first car, the 001, by replacing over 2,000 components.
🔋 The 2024 Zeekr 001, available with 95 and 100 kWh battery options, now features an 800V architecture. This not only boosts charging speeds up to 350 kW but also significantly enhances the vehicle’s efficiency.
🟢 Transitioning to the new-generation thermal management system called PTM 2.0 along with the battery, the 4.9-meter electric crossover can operate efficiently in both high and low temperatures.
💨 The new 001 offers a single-motor option producing 310 kW (422 HP) and a dual-motor option capable of generating 560 kW (762 HP). Hence, it’s expected to have a starting price around $40,000.
🚗 Equipped with LiDAR sensor-based autonomous driving mode, a new infotainment system powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, and numerous interior design changes, the exact price of the 001 will be revealed upon its release on February 27th.
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The New Zeekr 001 | 800V Architecturer and Qualcomm 8295 Chipset

⚡#BYD has revamped its popular electric sedan Han, which sold 220,000 units last year. The 2024 version of the car has been launched in China with a starting price of $25,000.
🟢The 5-meter sedan features a base model with a 150 kW motor, a 60.48 kWh LFP battery, and 110 kW DC charging support. All models come equipped with the new Level 2+ intelligent driving system, DiPilot 100, which has been in development for over 1,000 days. Additionally, the new generation intelligent suspension system, DiSus-C, has been integrated into the 2024 model to enhance Han&#8217;s comfort.
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🔋The 2024 BYD Han boasts a range of 506 km (CLTC), which extends up to 715 kilometers in the version with an 85.44 kWh battery. During today&#8217;s event, it was emphasized for the first time that the car features a silicon carbide chip inverter and an 800V architecture. However, the charging speed of the largest battery being limited to 155 kW indicates that the entire high-voltage system is not yet ready for 800V.
🚗In the performance version of the car, a dual-motor powertrain capable of producing 517 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque is used, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds.
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The 2024 BYD Han Has Officially Been Released | Starting At $25,000

HiPhi

🟢Announcing that it will convert diesel mining trucks to electric in 2021 together with #ABB, #Hitachi shared that the first vehicle has been produced.
⛏️The giant truck started to be used in a copper-gold mine in Zambia. It climbs with an electrical connection that feeds the battery, similar to a trolleybus, while going to pick up load. When turning downhill while loaded, it recharges its battery thanks to regenerative braking.
🔋In this way, ABB and Hitachi completed the transformation with a smaller one instead of a megawatt-hour battery. They made this possible thanks to the regenerative braking ability of the huge electric motors seen in the prototype photo.
🔌Mining truck&#8217;s previously had a giant internal combustion engine with 16 cylinders and 2,534 horsepower. It will relatively reduce the impact of mining on the environment by ending diesel consumption and zeroing out emissions after the conversion to electric.
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244 Tons Capacity Truck Converted Fully Electric by ABB

Toyota

Toyota and ExxonMobil are cooperating on a novel fuel mix that has the potential to lower lifetime emissions from combustion engines by up to 75% as the US government tightens its pollution restrictions.
Toyota, which has previously expressed reservations about going all-electric, is now evaluating Exxon&#8217;s synthetic fuel mixes, which employ current feedstock and ethanol. Even though the fuel is still in the testing stage, ExxonMobil is making progress, according to Andrew Madden, vice president of strategy and planning at the corporation. However, the deployment of this fuel blend will need government policy assistance.
The cheapest approach to decarbonizing transportation, according to Madden, is to have a solution for liquid fuels that can utilize in the current fleet and include in a type of policy architecture that fosters innovation.
Toyota claims that the investigation shows that gasoline can be utilized in both newer and older internal combustion engine automobiles. Additionally, it makes the point that EVs are not completely zero-emission cars due to the high carbon costs of manufacturing them and the lack of confidence around the source of the energy that powers them. It contends that in order to effectively cut carbon emissions, synthetic fuels need also be taken into account.
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<h2>There Will Be No Sale of Internal Combustion Cras After 2035 in the EU</h2>
The proponents of e-fuel just prevailed in that struggle in Europe. The European Union altered the text of its policy prohibiting the sale of internal combustion cars after 2035 to specifically safeguard e-fuels in response to criticism from some sectors of the German auto industry.
The timing of this statement is significant in light of the US Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s proposal for emissions reductions, which it expects would result in two-thirds of new car sales being electric by 2032. It would be fascinating to see if Toyota and Exxon demand clear guarantees for the future of the synthetic fuel sector, such as those given in Europe because the EPA has not required EV sales and is only increasing pollution rules.
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Toyota And Exxon Developing A Synthetic Fuel That Can Reduce ICE Emissions By Up To 75%

Tesla

Efficiency is key to designing a successful electric vehicle. And Tesla is acing it! Model Y and Model 3 are two of the most efficient vehicles on the market. It&#8217;s all thanks to Tesla&#8217;s advanced manufacturing technologies such as large die-casting machines used for the production of the chassis. To better understand Tesla&#8217;s weight advantage, we created a curb and gross weight information list for Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Tesla Semi.
Tesla Model 3 is the most lightweight Tesla model available today. The RWD version of the electric sedan only weighs 3,880 lbs. In comparison, similarly sized Polestar 2&#8217;s curb weight is 4,680 lbs, way more than Tesla&#8217;s sedan.
Let&#8217;s take a look at the highly-popular Tesla Model Y. United States&#8217; best-selling electric SUV weighs only 4,381 lbs. Ford&#8217;s <a href="https://www.licarco.com/ford-mustang-mach-e-rwd-standard-range">Mustang Mach-E</a> is not even close. Its lightest version weighs around 4,498 lbs.
<h2>Tesla Vehicles&#8217; Curb/Gross Weights (2023 Model Year)</h2>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Curb Weight</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Gross Weight (GVW)</th>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,381 lbs (1,987 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,240 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model Y Performance AWD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,416 lbs (2,003 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,712 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model 3 RWD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">3,880 lbs (1,760 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,711 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,052 lbs (1,838 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,883 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,065 lbs (1,844 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,893 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-s-long-range">Tesla Model S Long Range</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,560 lbs (2,068 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,452 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-s-plaid">Tesla Model S Plaid</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,765 lbs (2,161 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,657 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-x-long-range-specs">Tesla Model X Long Range</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,219 lbs (2,367 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,250 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/tesla-model-x-plaid">Tesla Model X Plaid</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,410 lbs (2,454 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,164 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/tesla-semi">Tesla Semi</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">~25,000 lbs (~11,339 kg)*</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">82,000 lbs</td>
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*Mind you that Tesla Semi&#8217;s curb weight is not official yet. There are some studies regarding its battery weight, etc., but there is no official data to prove Tesla Semi&#8217;s exact curb weight.
<h3>2021/2020 Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model S, Model X Weight Information</h3>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Curb Weight</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Gross Weight (GVW)</th>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-y-long-range">2021/2020 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">3,920 lbs (1,778 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,223 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-3-standard-range-plus">2021/2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">3,616 lbs (1,640 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,447 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-3-long-range">2021/2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,065 lbs (1,844 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,893 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,815 lbs (2,184 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,939 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2021 Tesla Model S Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,929 lbs (2,235 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,997 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2021 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,437 lbs (2,466 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,788 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2021 Tesla Model X Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,498 lbs (2,494 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,878 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model S Standard Range</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,723 lbs (2,142 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,730 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model S Long Range</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,873 lbs (2,210 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,926 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model S Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">4,939 lbs (2,240 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,043 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model X Standard Range</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,225 lbs (2,370 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,592 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model X Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,571 lbs (2,527 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,878 lbs</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2020 Tesla Model X Long Range</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">5,461 lbs (2,481 kg)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">6,788 lbs</td>
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Reference: All curb weight and gross vehicle weight informations are based on United States Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s <a href="https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub">official certificates</a> issued to the manufacturer.
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Last month, The Environmental Protection Agency announced $500 million in financing for electric school buses. It’s the first installment of President Biden’s <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/epa-has-released-the-specifics-of-a-5-billion-electrified-school-bus-initiative">$5 billion</a> Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Biden administration has also proposed a new program this time of the same financial size called the National Electric Vehicle Charging Network.
The $5 billion budgeted for the program will help to install at least four superchargers every 50 miles/80 kilometers along important highways. To qualify for funds, electric chargers must meet the demands of all drivers on no account of whatever electric vehicle they are driving. The Federal Highway Administration has proposed a new rule which would allow electric vehicle owners to use charging stations across the country that have identical payment mechanisms, pricing information, and charging rates.
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<h2>Every Americans Will Be Able To Reach the EV Charging Station</h2>
The main objective here is to ensure that chargers work like this in every region and are simple to locate, use, and pay for regardless of who owns them. The funding program will enable to deliver of EV charging to rural, underserved, and difficult-to-reach areas. This charging scheme for public roadways has an outcome that will provide $2.5 billion to establish Level 2 EV chargers in poor or service-deprived communities. It will allow all Americans to benefit from the EV transformation.
The specifications for the DC fast chargers are likewise not mentioned in the announcement. A 50 kW unit classifies as a rapid charger, but by today&#8217;s standards, it&#8217;s already an antique worthy of the Smithsonian. The current standard is 150 kW, however, 300 kW, 350 kW, and greater chargers are increasingly becoming accessible.
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced $500 million in financing for electric school buses last week. It&#8217;s the first installment of President Biden&#8217;s $5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It will fund low and emission free school buses throughout the next 5 years.
On May 20, 2022, the agency started taking applications from school districts and other partners. And it will proceed through August 19, 2022. The EPA noted in a press statement that applications to replace inner buses servicing &#8220;high-need local education institutions, Tribal Schools, and rural areas&#8220;. It will be prioritized, while real financing in the way of refunds will still be provided through a random lottery. The EPA stated that incentives can be allocated to charging devices in addition to new buses.
According to the EPA, most current educational buses run on gasoline, and exhaust pollution causes to lung and other health risks. According to the EPA, electric buses will reduce carbon emissions, and minimize school district running costs. It possibly helps maintaining the grid through bidirectional charging.
<h2>Almost Half Million School Busses Every Day</h2>
According to the USPIRG, school buses are the most common mode of public transportation. 480,000 in service every school day, although only around 1% are electrical. According to the organization, replacing all current diesel buses with electric buses would save almost 8 million metric tons of carbon gas emissions each year.
Bidirectional charging might help electric school buses contribute to grid balance. Such a huge fleet would provide ample battery capacity to absorb excess energy through non &#8211; peak hours. It discharges  during peak times, allowing producing facilities to operate at a more stable level. It also has the potential to enhance the usage of renewable energy. Additionally it works well with battery buffers.
<h2>Boston Planning To Go %100 Electrical by 2030</h2>
For environmental-activist school leaders, electric school buses are no longer an exotic choice. The first ones appeared on American streets in 2014, and established bus manufacturers such as Blue Bird have been producing them in modest but growing quantities ever since. The Volkswagen diesel settlement, which occurred before the federal government stepped in, aided in the transition to electric school buses.
This movement is gaining traction. Boston is planning for a 100 percent electric city fleet by 2030, incorporating school buses. The Lion Electric manufacturing for electrified school buses is gearing up to become one of the country&#8217;s largest.
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<li>Range: 100 to 155 miles (150 to 250 km) per charge</li>
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<li>Fully assembled by Lion (chassis, body, battery packs)</li>
<li>Up to 72 passengers</li>
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The US Postal Service (USPS) has initially ordered 50,000 units of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) from the Oshkosh Defense Company as a part of a $2.98-billion deal.
USPS <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/usps-electrify-its-fleet-5000-ev">previously announced</a> that 10% of the first NGDVs will be electric but the latest statement from the company is that the share of the battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the initial order will be doubled.
The Us Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as a federal agency, has criticized the USPS and its 10-year contract with Oshkosh Defense and accused them of not being bold enough in terms of electrification.
Even though the agency has doubled the number of BEVs in its future NGDV fleet, they admitted that more BEVs would deliver greater emission benefits. The USPS stated that the contract with Oshkosh is flexible and will allow increasing the number of BEVs as financial resources become available.
The Postmaster General and USPS CEO Louis DeJoy elaborate on the agency’s strategy for the electrification:
&#8220;Since I came on board a year and a half ago, we have continuously evaluated and adjusted our vehicle purchase strategy based on our future network initiatives, ongoing review of BEV application to our operational strategy, and our financial outlook as we undertake our ongoing implementation of the Delivering for America plan. Based upon this work and our improving outlook, we have determined that increasing our initial electric vehicle purchase from 5,000 to 10,019 makes good sense from an operational and financial perspective.&#8221;
<h2>The Agency Committed to the Electrification</h2>
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DeJoy also stated that the order and the contract with Oshkosh Defense demonstrate the agency’s commitment to inclusion of the electric vehicles into its fleet. Despite the electrification seems costly for now, the agency claims that it will continue its plan to electrify while being prudent fiscally.
USPS currently has 190.000 Long-Life Delivery Vehicles (LLV) on the road. Most of them are over 30 years old and don’t have safety features that are essential in most vehicles today. The NGDVs, unlike LLVs, will have feature air conditioning, improved ergonomics, increased cargo capacity, and more advanced vehicle and safety technology. Safety tech includes 360-degree cameras, advanced braking and traction control, airbags, a front-and rear-collision avoidance system that includes visual, audio warning, and automatic braking.
The NGDV’s design was displayed during CES 2022 and there will be four versions of new vans: two internal combustion engine types and two battery electric vehicle options, one of which will be two-wheel drive and one with four-wheel drive capability. The BEV version will have a range of 70 miles. The plan is to begin to send the new vans to U.S. destinations at the end of 2023.
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Electric vehicles are the future of the automotive world, and one of the most frequently asked questions in this new era is &#8220;What is the range of a certain EV?&#8221;. Customers looking for an EV to buy usually ask about the vehicle&#8217;s range figures first. But answering this question is not so simple because there are different test cycle standards used for calculating an electric vehicle&#8217;s range.
There are four common range tests that have been in use all over the world. These are EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ratings, WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure), NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), and CLTC (China Light Duty Vehicle Test Cycle). Some range tests are more generous than the others, NEDC and CLTC are usually the most generous of them all. EPA ratings are generally the most accurate range information you can find on the internet, because of the EPA&#8217;s realistic test cycles that better simulate real-world usage of an EV. WLTP is used by European automakers and is 80-90% accurate when compared with real road tests. To sum up, EPA and WLTP range tests are very close to real-world range figures you can get from your electric vehicles, whereas NEDC and the new Chinese test cycle called CLTC are typically overstated the amount of range drivers can see in real-world use, resulting from the misinformation of the EV customers.
To better understand the difference between EPA, WLTP, NEDC, and CLTC range tests, you should read further.
<h2>What is the EPA Range Test?</h2>
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The EPA range test for electric vehicles is called Multi-Cycle City/Highway Test Procedure. The agency tests EVs on dynamometers and puts them through different test cycles. The testing procedure starts with charging the car and leaving it parked overnight. The next morning, EPA puts the vehicle on a dyno and starts the range estimation process.
The electric vehicle is put through multiple urban and highway driving cycles until the battery is out of charge and the car is no longer be able to run. After completing the test cycle, the EPA then multiplies the preliminary range numbers by 0.7 to provide a final rating for the EV they tested. That is how EPA rates EVs for fuel economy and mileage/or MPGe.
<h2>What is WLTP?</h2>
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After Volkswagen&#8217;s Dieselgate scandal in 2015, European Union decided to introduce a new test procedure for vehicles, namely the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure). The predecessor of the WLTP, which is called NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), was developed in the &#8217;70s and is already outdated by other standards. The NEDC&#8217;s consumption and range measurements are not very close to real-traffic test results, as well.
WLTP, however, corresponds better to real traffic, it records about 20% higher consumption and EV range figures than the NEDC. The reason for this big gap between WLTP and NEDC is that the WLTP test conditions are way more realistic. WLTP uses longer driving cycles, takes into account real-world factors (air conditioning, electronics inside the car, etc.), and measures consumption figures from a broader speed range (29-82 mph).
There are also some problems with the WLTP test cycle, such as tightly controlled testing temperature. Electric vehicles tend to lose some of their range in cold weather conditions, resulting in range figures significantly lower than WLTP estimates. This can be fixed by including a cold-weather driving cycle in WLTP testing procedures. 
<h2>What is CLTC?</h2>
In the EV world, Chinese automakers are the only ones that use NEDC to test their electric vehicles&#8217; range, Americans use EPA ratings, European and Japanese manufacturers all depend on WLTP standard. But China has been gradually implementing a new fuel economy/EV range test procedure in its domestic market, namely the CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle). This new standard promised to be more accurate than the old NEDC.
The new CLTC standard includes three test phases (slow, medium, fast driving). The testing process lasts 30 minutes, and the car travels about 14.5 kilometers in total. CLTC can be considered the WLTP equivalent of the Chinese automakers. There are some significant differences between WLTP and CLTC, as well. One of which is the idling duration of the car while testing the consumption; it is two times longer in the CLTC tests than the NEDC. The CLTC test cycle also includes more stops than the WLTP cycle, and the CLTC testing speed limit (114 km/h) is lower than both NEDC and WLTP.
<h3>EPA vs WLTP Range</h3>
The EPA ratings of electric vehicles are the most accurate, according to the real-world test results. The EPA range estimates are approximately 11 percent lower than the WLTP range figures. For example, an electric vehicle with 100 miles (or 100 kilometers) of WLTP range is probably going to get an EPA range estimate of around 89 miles (or 89 kilometers), 11 percent less range than the WLTP standard.
Besides EPA offering the most realistic results, WLTP is the second most trustworthy standard for determining the real range of an electric vehicle. If you want to learn the real range of your future EV, look for EPA and WLTP figures. NEDC and CLTC ranges are not very close to real-world data, as the actual driving tests showed.
<h3>CLTC vs WLTP</h3>
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According to the Chinese sources, CLTC estimates are mostly higher than both WLTP and NEDC range figures. For example, an electric vehicle that has a 398km WLTP and a 484 km NEDC range estimate scored more range (509 km) when CLTC testing procedures were followed. The reason for this is that the Chinese authorities wanted to create a new testing standard that takes into account Chinese roads, traffic conditions, and Chinese driver habits. As a result, we have a more optimistic EV range test standard on our hands. 
WLTP is way more accurate than CLTC, as the data shows. The new EV range standard that replaced NEDC in China is clearly more optimistic than the other standards. Overall, CLTC range figures tend to be 15 to 25 percent higher than WLTP. Most of the Chinese EV makers already started using CLTC to show range data. Even Tesla updated its range figures accordingly.
The CLTC is in its early stage to become the only range estimation standard in China, the world&#8217;s largest EV market. That means overstated EV range figures will still be a headache for us. But it is the only range standard that prioritizes Chinese driving habits and China&#8217;s road conditions. So, from now on keep in mind that CLTC is actually a very accurate range test, but only in China. You better find yourself another range estimate, if you&#8217;re not living in there.

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