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Why Delivery Fleet Electrification Will Continue Apace

Setec Powerr

Companies worldwide are looking towards electrifying their delivery fleets, and Amazon, the global e-commerce titan, is leading the way. The move towards delivery fleet electrification is not just about adhering to environmental obligations. Here’s why delivery fleet electrification will continue apace.

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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

Baua Electric

Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. The post Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. million, with an additional $21.2

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Fuel cell company Loop Energy announces China approval for fuel cell bus

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InPower has also provided a purpose-designed DC-DC solution for the vehicle. This development signifies a major advancement of the previously announced cooperation between Loop Energy, In-Power and Skywell targeting the roll out of hydrogen electric buses as a part of Lishui District, Nanjing transit bus fleet.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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The new buses will replace four, similarly sized biodiesel-powered vehicles, representing more than 30% of Harvard’s fleet. The new 800-volt system architecture allows vehicles to accept high-power DC fast-charging. in Allston.

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New York state rolls out EV Make-Ready Program

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Cuomo announced a package of major clean transportation initiatives, including a “Make Ready” order approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to advance New York’s commitment to accelerate its transition to cleaner mobility. The EV Make-Ready Program will be funded by investor-owned utilities in New York State.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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