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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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To support its TaaS model, WattEV is building a public network of heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging depots to service major transportation corridors, connecting shipping ports with freight distribution centers and warehouse locations.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Within the $10.7

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus testing battery-electric MCI D45 CRTe LE coach in Canada

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus has committed to green strategies throughout its offices, maintenance hubs and service routes, and anticipates introducing battery electric to its operation by 2022. —” said Michael McDonald, MCI’s Sustainable Transportation Specialist. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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MAN to showcase new electric trucks at IAA: eTGM and eTGE

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MAN is changing from a manufacturer of commercial vehicles to a provider of intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. It was for this reason that MAN founded the digital brand RIO in 2016 as a way of connecting the world of transport with the aid of an open, cloud-based platform and making it more economical and ecological.

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What are EV Charging Station Contractors?

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EV Charging Station Contractors are professionals or companies that specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric vehicle charging stations. Maintenance: Like any other electrical equipment, charging stations require regular maintenance to ensure they function correctly and safely.

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Apple veteran launches fleet management platform for Teslas and all other EVs

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Their total ownership costs tend to be lower than comparable internal combustion cars, their maintenance needs are relatively light, and they tend to be technologically advanced. The fact that EVs tend to be connected to the internet makes them especially effective for fleet use.

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MAN to showcase new electric trucks at IAA: eTGM and eTGE

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MAN is changing from a manufacturer of commercial vehicles to a provider of intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. It was for this reason that MAN founded the digital brand RIO in 2016 as a way of connecting the world of transport with the aid of an open, cloud-based platform and making it more economical and ecological.

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