EV Daily | Electric Range Rover Faces Winter, GreenPower and Harbinger Expand, Police Test EV Patrols

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Range Rover is conducting winter testing for its electric SUV, highlighting the challenges of maintaining range and performance in cold climates.

Experts emphasize winter EV driving tips, such as parking in a garage, scheduling departures to precondition the vehicle, charging strategically, and using Eco Mode to conserve battery power. These measures can help mitigate the typical 30% range reduction experienced in winter.

GreenPower Motor Company has secured orders for 11 BEAST electric school buses from school districts in Arizona, California, and Oregon. The company continues to deliver buses and has plans for further production expansion.

Harbinger, a medium-duty electric truck maker, raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the funds to increase production capacity and meet its order book valued at nearly $500 million.

The Michigan State Police has deployed its first all-electric patrol vehicle, a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E, to test its performance in real-time patrol scenarios. This move aligns with other states exploring electric patrol cars to save on fuel and maintenance.