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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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Lane Transit District (LTD) in Oregon has awarded New Flyer a contract for 11 Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses, including seven ABB depot chargers to support electric bus infrastructure development. LTD has a longstanding commitment to sustainability.

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Schneider taking delivery of 92 Class 8 eCascadia electric trucks

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Schneider’s first Freightliner eCascadia, manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is set to roll off the assembly line at the Portland, Oregon, DTNA plant. Now the company will deploy an additional 30 BEVs from DTNA. Now the company will deploy an additional 30 BEVs from DTNA. by 2025 and 60% by 2035.

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How to Find EV Incentives in Portland, Oregon EV Incentives: Make Your Investment Even Smarter

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For businesses based in Portland, Oregon, EV incentives are available at both the state and local level, and are among the most attractive and encompassing benefits in the entire country. Here’s how to claim them, and how EV Connect can help you navigate the marketplace and find a money-saving solution for your company.

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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Of the 27 proposed sites, 16 are in California, five are in Oregon and six are in Washington. Those highways include Interstates 8, 10, 80, 210 and 710 and state routes 60 and 99 in California; I-84 in Oregon; and I-90 in Washington. An additional 41 sites on other highways that connect to I-5 are being proposed for electrification.

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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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Rocsys , the first company offering autonomous charging solutions that automate industry-standard CCS connectors, has signed an order of agreement with SSA Marine, the world’s largest independent, privately-held marine terminal operator, to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems. —CEO of Rocsys, Crijn Bouman.

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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

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The Hertz Corporation, which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, has expanded of its Green Traveler Collection car rental fleet to include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ) in select cities across the US. Hertz believes it has one of the most fuel-efficient rental fleets in the industry.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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Lightning is shipping the first vehicle to Soderholm next month, and demonstration vehicles will be available in Hawaii this summer for fleets to test drive. Lightning eMotors offers a full range of purpose-built Class 3-7 battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, addressing the large and growing fleet electrification market.

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