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Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by certified local service providers. Featuring a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery system, the new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will accommodate a full charge in as little as two-and-a-half hours with DC fast charging.

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Vanner begins production of IAP2 accessory electrification system for Allison’s hybrid eGen Flex in 90 GILLIG hybrid buses

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The IAP2 provides the highest electrical efficiencies by utilizing the latest Silicon Carbide (SiC) solid-state devices, which yield the lowest energy consumption, longest range, lowest maintenance costs, and much lower CO 2 emissions. IAP2 is also directly applicable to heavy-duty zero-emission battery and fuel cell vehicles.

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Sandia, national lab partners studying vulnerabilities of electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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These include, (1) EV connectors; (2) user terminals; (3) internet connections; (4) maintenance terminals from physical access or disassembly. The team looked at a few entry points, including vehicle-to-charger connections, wireless communications, electric vehicle operator interfaces, cloud services and charger maintenance ports.

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Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

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The vans can be charged in just over an hour by a 50kW DC fast charger. Fully owned by the City of Porterville, the new vans were partially funded with special funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). —Tim Reeser.

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Phoenix Motorcars delivers first of two all-electric medium-duty service trucks to Woodland, CA

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Phoenix Motorcars collaborated with the City of Woodland to install two dual-cord Level 3 50kW DC fast-charging stations. The program helps fleets easily and cost-effectively install EV charging infrastructure so they can save money, eliminate tailpipe emissions, and reduce the maintenance needed for medium-duty commercial EVs.

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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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the EV “fuel” cost) depends on many factors, including the retail price of electricity, capital cost of charging or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), the cost of installation and maintenance of this equipment, and, for dedicated charging stations, additional business and operational expenses. The cost to charge an EV (i.e.,

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

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However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. DC fast charging requires a lot of power, so you’ll need a licensed electrician to confirm if the existing grid connection is suitable. Regular maintenance is essential to prevent component failures and ensure the efficient operation of the chargers.