Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Ford is opening an E-Transit registration site today for commercial customers ahead of order banks opening by July. To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2023

Merchants Fleet will become a key commercial customer of the all-new Ram ProMaster electric van (EV) that debuts later this year. The fleet management company entered an agreement with Stellantis calling for the purchase of 12,500 Ram ProMaster EVs over the next several years.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2023

Elcora Advanced Materials has signed , through its Ermazon SARL wholly owned subsidiary, a binding agreement with exclusive long-term mining production rights and option to purchase a 16 km² manganese mining concession in Morocco. Manganese-based compounds can be used in lithium-ion batteries to improve their efficiency and stability.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

The US Postal Service plans to boost its purchase of EVs based on what it says are refinements to the Postal Service’s overall network modernization, route optimizations, improved facility electric infrastructure, and availability of vehicles and technology. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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Purchase Las Vegas San Francisco California 284

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

million in funding for three projects developing fuel cell and battery-electric drives for commercial vehicles. The question is not whether, but rather when battery-electric and hydrogen drives will become competitive in road freight transport. We want to work towards zero emissions road logistics with alternative drives.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Concurrent with a public listing of Skyworks Aeronautics shares, Skyworks Aeronautics will issue warrants to GEM to purchase up to 3% of the common stock of the company. Mobius.energy developed an advanced battery module architecture optimized for electric aircraft. all enabled by a novel lightweight super thermal conductor (STC).

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 27, 2023

Microvast Holdings and REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle platforms and EVs, announced the signing of a supply and purchase agreement.

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Commercial Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 109

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

Germany-based AKASOL, a manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for commercial vehicles, plans to open a production facility in the metro Detroit area of Michigan. AKASystem OEM PRC battery system. By 2021, AKASOL expects production to have increased to 400 MWh in a three-shift operation.

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Commercial Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 191

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In a recent analysis, Fraunhofer ISI concludes that battery-electric drives will become established in heavy-duty applications in the commercial vehicle sector and that fuel cells will remain a niche application. It once again confirms TRATON Group’s strategy of focusing on battery-electric drives for our commercial vehicles.

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Hydrogen Energy Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2018

Battery electric buses and fuel cell electric buses qualify. ZEB purchase requirements. A large transit agency would phase in ZEB purchasing starting in 2023 at 25% of annual new buses purchased. ZEB is defined as a bus with zero tailpipe emissions. Elements of the ICT include: ZEB Rollout Plan. Early compliance waivers.

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Purchase California Clean Cleaning 276

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2023

After a competitive search, the United States Postal Service (USPS) awarded a contract for 9,250 Ford E-Transit battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. Acquisitions of NGDV after 2026 will be 100% electric.

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Purchase Electric Vehicles Ford Kansas City 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

Limited (CATL), the global leading EV battery manufacturer, is expanding partnerships with VDL Bus & Coach B.V. and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe. As an importer, Quantron AG is authorized as CATL’s dealer to supply batteries in Europe.

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Europe Commercial Vehicles Netherlands 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2022

The arrangement would provide NetJets with the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium aircraft, introducing more options to NetJets owners to complement their existing flight patterns. NetJets also anticipates supporting Lilium with a private sales campaign for individuals to purchase Lilium aircraft. NetJets Inc.,

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Purchase International Florida Companies 243

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. —Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations.

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New York City New York Purchase Lithium Ion 273

Teslarati

JUNE 21, 2023

Tesla is rumored to be purchasing wireless charging company Wiferion, a Freiberg, Germany-based entity with charging and power solutions. A report from Gründerszene/Business Insider states that Wiferion is set to offload its business to Tesla International BV, a filing in the German Commercial Register indicates.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Ram Truck brand unveiled its Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time in a Super Bowl commercial yesterday. The commercial also signaled the official opening of customer reservations for a place in line to per-order the truck at RamRev.com.

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All-Electric Commercial Electric Electrical 459

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety.

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Purchase Gas-Electric Miles Light 243

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

Heritage Environmental Services, a provider of environmental and recycling services, and battery-maker Romeo Power launched a program to select fleet electrification partners to execute on HES’ fleet electrification strategy. The company has a 7 GWh-capable manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, California.

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Fleet Los Angeles Power Powered 372

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

NFI), to supply ultra-high energy lithium-ion battery packs for its zero-emission, MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE long-distance motor coach. New Flyer is a long-standing, strategic customer to XALT and uses the company’s batteries to power its Xcelsior CHARGE all-electric urban buses that are running in cities across North America. Fuel cells.

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All-Electric Battery Powered Lithium Ion Energy 360

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Under the agreement, Tesla will purchase a minimum of 17,500tpa starting from February 2025 with a maximum of 35,000tpa for a minimum 3-year term at a fixed price. Magnis is a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery technology and materials company in the Lithium-ion battery supply chain. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tanzania Lithium Ion New York Production 397

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2022

HVIP is intended to advance commercialization and to help reduce the total cost of ownership of advanced commercial vehicles in the state of California. California purchasers of the Nikola Tre BEV may qualify for an incentive valued at $120,000 per truck, and $150,000 for drayage fleets, helping to reduce the total cost of ownership.

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Scrappage Tax Credit Purchase California 435

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

GM Ventures, the automaker’s investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion Recycling’s Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion’s advanced battery recycling technology.

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GM Companies Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

Renault Group and Verkor , a European manufacturer of low-carbon batteries ( earlier post ), have entered a long-term commercial partnership for the supply of batteries for electric vehicles. Verkor will supply Renault Group with the equivalent of 12 GWh of batteries each year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Batteries Battery France Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $45 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002760 ) to support the domestic development of advanced batteries for electric vehicles. Advanced batteries capable of safe, rapid charging are necessary to appeal to these Americans who are unable to charge cars at home for long periods of time.

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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2023

The initial plant, estimated to cost US$25 million, will be dedicated to processing and converting lithium-ion battery waste into resources such as lithium-ion battery precursor cathode active material, lithium hydroxide monohydrate, and lithium carbonate. Zenith also has a shareholding partnership with Hanwa Co.,

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Taiwan Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2019

Johnson Matthey (JM) has accomplished two major strategic developments in the commercialization of eLNO, its portfolio of market-leading ultra-high energy battery cathode materials ( earlier post ): Site in Poland secured for construction of commercial plant, with room for significant expansion. Nemaska Lithium.

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Commercial Poland Supplies Batteries 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

MOBIUS will use the funds to scale-up battery module production to support electric aircraft customers through a subscription model including maintenance and salvage services. MOBIUS has issued warrants to GEM, exercisable upon public listing, to purchase up to 3% of the common stock of the company.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the South Korean government as well as logistics, battery and mobility companies to demonstrate the electric vehicle (EV) battery leasing business. KST Mobility then pays a monthly fee for battery usage.

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Hyundai Industrial Industry Batteries 221

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2020

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility ( earlier post ), announced a new demonstrator program for battery-leasing that allows batteries to be leased to fleet customers when they purchase vehicles. Access to the program will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Power Powered Batteries Battery 307

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Li-ion battery recycling technology company Aqua Metals ( earlier post ) entered into a strategic partnership with Yulho Co., a storage solution and battery materials company based in South Korea. The parties have entered into a securities purchase agreement and expect to close on the investment on or about 4 August 2023.

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South Korea Batteries Battery Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

ChargePoint Holdings, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, has acquired ViriCiti, a leading provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets. The ViriCiti team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint’s operations.

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Fleet Commercial North America San Francisco 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electric 448

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2021

Toyota, Toyota’s truck division Hino, and Isuzu are establishing a partnership in commercial vehicles to collaborate in CASE technologies: connected, autonomous, shared and electric driving technologies. The three companies intend to combine Toyota’s CASE technologies with the commercial vehicle foundations cultivated by Isuzu and Hino.

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Isuzu Commercial Toyota Vehicles 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Engine company DEUTZ AG has purchased Futavis GmbH, a development service provider for battery management hardware and software. The purchase of Futavis GmbH enables DEUTZ AG to incorporate batteries, a crucial core component, in its electrification strategy. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

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Batteries Battery Purchase 2013 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Group comprises ten brands from five European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. Volkswagen Group is to purchase a minimum of 34,000 tonnes and a maximum of 42,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide over the duration of the Agreement.

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Energy Batteries Battery Bentley 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2013

has received a purchase order valued at $12 million from Wrightbus, for lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries to be delivered through 2015. Wrightbus, which has had a relationship with Valence since 2007, selected Valence as the battery supplier of choice for Wrightbus’ range of hybrid vehicles. Valence Technology, Inc.

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