Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2022

Automated operations company Motive has published a study showing that businesses can improve fuel efficiency and optimize vehicle maintenance by using data insights and AI-powered automation. Top-performing fleets used the Motive Automated Operations Platform insights to reduce fuel consumption by 13%.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

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. As the electric utility account holder for its fleet customers, AMPLY Power provides comprehensive end-to-end services to fleet operators.

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EV Connect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you’re a fleet management provider or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) preparing to switch to an EV solution, you’re ahead of the curve. EV fleet charging is experiencing its very own surge, with fleet charging expected to become a $15-billion market by 2030. What Makes EV Connect the Ideal Partner?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Gridtractor has launched from stealth to develop charging technology, fleet electrification, and energy management services for electric tractors and heavy farm equipment. Gridtractor will help farmers integrate electric charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) into their operations to strengthen the power grid with its smart energy platform.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Motiv Power Systems announced its newest generation of EPIC chassis for medium-duty electric fleets. The BMW battery packs offer fleets proven road performance, increased reliability, and longer warranties. Software upgrades are available to fleets via seamless over the air updates. EPIC E-450 chassis.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Boost Fleet Efficiency with Efficient & Reliable Fleet Management Solutions A Guide to Evaluating Your Different Options This article may contain affiliate links. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, optimizing fleet operations is essential for organizations across various industries.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $35 million in new funding for the development of tools and systems that will enable reduced expense and increased flexibility in the operation and maintenance at nuclear power plants.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2021

Adding another school district fleet electrification program to its growing list of customers, AMPLY Power has been selected to manage the charging of electric school buses for the Palermo Union Elementary School District in Northern California. The cost of electricity without managed charging could be as high as $0.20/kWh.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2020

ComEd’s new fleet electrification plan calls for replacing all of its light duty vehicles with electrified vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) by 2030. ComEd will replace end-of-life internal combustion vehicles with plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, reducing fuel and maintenance costs and creating savings that will be passed on to customers.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Key Tools for Fleet Management Software & Hardware for Communication, Tracking, Analytics & Compliance This post may contain affiliate links. In today’s fast-paced world, efficient fleet management is more crucial than ever. Let’s get started.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Blink will provide its Series 7 dual-port charger that features up to 80 amps of power at each port. Blink offers a range of fleet products and services to bring sustainable practices and green initiatives to fleet facilities and create a reliable and ready fleet system. Awards are usually for base years and option years.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, the growth in renewable energy sources – like solar, hydro and wind power – across the United States is also helping to eliminate emissions associated with the charging of EVs. Saving fleet vehicle costs Finally, there are economic benefits to switching to electric school bus fleets.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This innovative potential partnership leverages state-of-the-art BYD and Nuvve technologies and will provide access to Stonepeak’s financing, which will lower the cost of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric vehicle adoption for fleets of all types including mass transit, municipalities, last mile delivery and school districts.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Orders from fleets are being accepted immediately. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 hp). There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by certified local service providers. Torque is rated at 1,100 N·m (881 lb-ft).

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

In the complex logistical ballet of modern commerce, fleet vehicles serve as the lifeblood of countless enterprises, ranging from the acrobatics of urban delivery services to the steadfast endurance of long-haul transport. What are the daily demands of your fleet operation?

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When it comes to fleet electrification and electric vehicles (EVs) in general, there are many myths stalling adoption. From lacking in safety and performance to requiring more upkeep and having a negative environmental impact, the misinformation around EVs and fleet electrification has made many fleet managers hesitant to board the EV train.

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Setec Powerr

AUGUST 18, 2023

As businesses transition to greener alternatives, the concept of an electric fleet is becoming increasingly popular. However, managing and operating such a fleet requires a unique set of strategies and considerations. Infrastructure Needs for Electric Fleets Charging Speeds: Different EVs require different charging speeds.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. All these costs must be factored into achieving TCO targets.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Volvo Penta and TICO have completed the build of the first terminal tractor prototypes powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. The success and speed of this project can be attributed to several key factors.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

In collaboration with NE, DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office will provide funding and project oversight for the two hydrogen production–related projects that were selected: General Electric Global Research, Scaled Solid Oxide Co-Electrolysis for Low-Cost Syngas Synthesis from Nuclear Energy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

Electric bus manufacturer Proterra launched Proterra Powered vehicle electrification solutions, leveraging Proterra’s electric vehicle technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers electrify their heavy-duty vehicles. The Proterra Powered group is led by Toby Kraus. —Proterra CEO Ryan Popple.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, has agreed to purchase 22 Proterra Catalyst FC buses to service Florida State University (FSU), bringing the StarMetro fleet to 27 battery-electric buses. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Way to Leave Liquid Fuel Troubles Behind Fuel contamination is an invisible yet prominent foe of fossil fuel-powered commercial fleets, and one principal reason to advocate for electrification is eliminating this concern. For example, trucks may run on batteries, but generators powering chargers could require diesel or gas.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 4, 2023

The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dash Cams Are a Must for Your Fleet A Dozen Reasons This Technology Will Help Your Business This article may contain affiliate links. In a world that’s increasingly connected and monitored, ensuring the safety and efficiency of your fleet is not just an option, but a necessity.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. Maintenance is one of the areas where EVs are safer than ICE vehicles because they have far fewer moving parts. The pistons move the crankshaft via a rod.

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Teslarati

APRIL 27, 2023

Hertz ( NASDAQ: HTZ ) reported an earnings beat today that its electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption and expansion partially contributed to. The rental agency has taken on a widespread EV adoption strategy to help alleviate costs and maintenance within its rental fleet. Disclosure: Joey Klender is a TSLA Shareholder.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tips To Keep Your Fleet Safe & Operational Practical Advice that will Bolster Your Bottom Line This article may contain affiliate links. As a fleet manager, you’re tasked with keeping company vehicles up and running at all times. Keep reading to learn how you can keep your cars in tip-top shape!

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Efficient fleet management has become a cornerstone for business success. Whether you run a small local delivery service or manage a large-scale logistics company, proper fleet management is crucial for optimizing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2022

In total, there are some 480,000 school buses in the US—more than 95% powered by diesel. School districts are exploring alternative deployment models such as turnkey and Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) to ease the high upfront cost of ESB adoption.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

Volta Power Systems has partnered with Stellar Industries to provide lithium-ion power systems that reduce idling from fleet utility and work trucks. The auxiliary system stores enough energy to provide all-day power to operate hydraulics, power tools, and multiphase worksite power without idling.

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