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DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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Following a successful initial pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the US late last year, DHL Express plans to deploy the remaining 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

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Currently, 41% of LAWA’s fleet is powered by alternative fuel, including 120 electric vehicle sedans, 20 articulating electric airfield buses and the addition of the heavy-duty Nikola Tre BEV.

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Westport Fuel Systems appoints former Achates Power head as new CEO

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Alternative fuel engine company Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Johnson most recently was the CEO of opposed-piston engine company Achates Power. Gougarty will support Westport Fuel Systems’ leadership team through a transition period. has appointed David Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. A hybrid hit Hybrid Power/Efficiency to Love Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid, powered by a 2.5-Liter

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Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network; 3,500+ electric delivery vehicles

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This new fleet comprises Ford E-Transit, Motiv Power Systems EPIC4 and BrightDrop Zevo 600 models. This month, Purolator will begin deploying 25 Ford E-Transit vans in London, Ont.; Richmond, B.C.; and Québec City.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. kliowatts with the optional Pro-Power-Onboard.

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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

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and Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement to create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. Daimler AG, Weichai, Cummins, Ford, Volvo AB. Westport Innovations Inc.