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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory spotted with record 446 Megapack batteries

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The drone flyover, which was conducted by Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness on March 28, 2024, showed a record 446 Megapack batteries in the Lathrop Megafactory’s premises. Trucks that seemed designed to transport the grid-scale batteries from the Megafactory were also spotted at the location. MW of power and 3.9 MWh of energy.

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging. In addition to the environmental and employee health benefits provided by a zero-emission vehicle, the City anticipates significant savings in fuel purchases and vehicle maintenance. For the truck body, Curbtender Inc.

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Anaheim Transportation Network receives $5M to further all-electric transit operation; partners with AMPLY Power

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The grant, awarded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will be used to acquire charging stations, batteries, and the other solar infrastructure required to support ATN’s MicroGrid and zero-emission vehicle fleet. —Diana Kotler, ATN Executive Director.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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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. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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Charger installation is straightforward since most sites already have the electrical capacity needed for Orange EV’s “matched pair” solution: portable charging cabinets and unique low-voltage trucks, all designed and manufactured by Orange EV. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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Moreno Valley school district to deploy 42 electric school buses

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The school district expects 75% cost savings on bus maintenance, fuel and operations, allowing more funding to go to classrooms. This initiative represents the largest electric school bus purchase yet in California.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The vast majority of the funded projects are for battery-electric buses and infrastructure; two projects are receiving a total of $3.2 Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description.

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