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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Green Car Congress

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. We thank NYSERDA for their partnership in helping to make this happen.

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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

Green Car Congress

The solution developed by the two companies can be installed on new heavy-duty vehicles or existing fleets. As a first step, the plan is to implement in New York City and Paris before being made available globally. The SuperBattery technology also enables vehicle design optimization and ensures no thermal runaways occur.

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ECD Automotive Design completes SPAC merger, debuts on NASDAQ as (ECDA)

Electrek

Custom EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive Design celebrated a huge milestone today, ringing the opening bell in New York City as it was officially listed on the NASDAQ following a successful SPAC Merger with EF Hutton.

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First Electric School Bus in NYC is an EV Conversion & That’s a Big Deal!

CleanTechnica EVs

Critics of electrification often call early retirement of long-life diesel trucks and buses an expensive waste - but this EV conversion program is giving diesels a new lease on life with an EV conversion!

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AMPLY Power & Logan Bus announce 2-year demo project of charging-as-a service for fleets; 5 electric school buses

Green Car Congress

Pioneering methods to accelerate electric fleet adoption, AMPLY Power will demonstrate and document its Charging-as-a-Service approach for an all-electric school bus fleet in New York City. We have heard loud and clear the Governor, Mayor, City Council, and parent body who have advocated for electric vehicles.

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Careful Bus deploys school buses in NYC outfitted with XL hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

XL recently completed a successful pilot deployment of school buses with Careful Bus Company in New York City outfitted with the XL hybrid system. The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy.

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UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

Green Car Congress

UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions. NYSERDA is providing $500,000 in funding to develop and test the conversion system. If successful, the Bronx-based project is expected to bring a production version of the converted truck to the streets of New York City by Spring 2018.

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