Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

By the end of 2021, the Virginia-based fleets will utilize the zero tailpipe emission trucks to transport inbound parts and components daily to the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia, where every Volvo truck in North America is assembled.

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Volvo Virginia Fresno North America 418

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2020

The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. Lightning Electric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets.

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California Ford Los Angeles Fleet 286

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

Ford will begin installing the GE WattStation Level 2 charging stations across its North American campuses, developing a workplace charging network at nearly every Ford facility in the United States and Canada. MyFord Mobile is complimentary for five years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The International eMV also offers both AC and DC charging capabilities as standard equipment to allow customers to choose the best option for their fleets. The recommended Level 2 AC charging station is suitable for overnight charging and provides roughly 19.2 kW of power. The DC Fast Charge station option provides up to 125 kW of power.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electric 448

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. V-8 engine with hardened valves and valve seats to PSI, which in turn will install the fuel system and other hardware and ship directly to Chevrolet and GMC dealers in all 50 states. All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels.

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Alternative Fuels GMC Chevrolet Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America; its exclusive Virginia dealer, Sonny Merryman Inc.; As an OEM that uses its own battery technology to power its fleet of heavy-duty electric transit buses, Proterra brings more than a decade of experience manufacturing, testing and delivering EVs.

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Virginia Power Powered Highlander 435

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer. 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.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. Ford QVM participants perform installations and service.

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California Ford Lithium Ion Fleet 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Ruggedly designed with IP55- and IK10-rated weatherproof casings for indoor and outdoor applications with configurations for wall-mounted or free-standing pedestal installation, the DW Series chargers feature an operating temperature range from -30°C to 50°C, making them suited for a wide range of environments.

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DC Connect Connected Installation 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Through this program, NYSERDA and NYPA will work with a competitively selected, pre-qualified contractor to study how to transition to electric bus fleets and install the needed charging stations in a cost-effective way. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4

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New York Purchase Electric Electrical 345

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. We’ve become the only stop you have to make to get zero-emission vehicles for all of your fleet needs.

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All-Electric Ford Fleet Electric 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

GM will offer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year. We’re listening to our fleet customers and dealers about offering options that help them achieve their business objectives.

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GMC Fleet GM Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Lightning Systems, a developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, in partnership with New Eagle, a mechatronic control system provider, will introduce a full battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway and chassis cab models. —Rich Swortzel, president, New Eagle.

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Ford Fleet Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket. The new K5 Blazer-E retains as much of the stock Blazer as possible; approximately 90% of the new parts installed for the eCrate package are factory components from the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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Chevrolet Convert DC Installation 221

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

Optionally, an additionally installed bioethanol heater is available. Because the battery packs are securely installed under the vehicle, the full loading space is available. The new Opel vehicles are electrified in Hesse and selected by Opel dealers sold and serviced nationwide. Standard charging time of the vehicles is 2.5

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Building Electric Electrical Installation 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. Ford QVM participants perform installations and service. Torque is rated at 1071 N·m, (790 lb-ft).

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All-Electric Ford Lithium Ion Fleet 276

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We have helped hundreds of auto dealerships install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with our step-by-step electrification process. Many OEMs also require chargers for your fleet, your own inventory, and vehicles that you are servicing for customers. Here’s what you need to know about adding EV charging to your dealership.

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Charging Installation All-Electric Tax 99

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

Peterbilt is showcasing Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide’s new Back-of-Cab (BOC) compressed natural gas (CNG) storage module installed on a Peterbilt 579 truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. These compact BOC modules are a fully integrated 3,600 psi (248 bar) storage solution that can be installed in a matter of hours.

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Peterbilt Dealers Installation Store 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Ford Los Angeles New York City Long Beach 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. Conversions Fleets Hybrids' XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 304

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. New partners for fleets—and lots of them. Driving style also matters.

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Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 131

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

announced that Isuzu commercial vehicle dealers can now select IMPCO as a ship-through option more quickly to convert or to modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. This program will simplify the vehicle modification process for dealers and fleet managers. IMPCO Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.,

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Isuzu Conversion Charlotte Indiana 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2019

“We will be creating a seamless, sustainable ecosystem that addresses the main applications and provides answers to all the energy questions raised by electric car users and fleet operators. destination – charging at the destination: fleet customers and chain outlets. —Thorsten Nicklaß. Charging on the road.

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Companies Energy Charging Power Grid 310

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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Miles Ford All-Electric Range 170

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Ltd is an EV charging infrastructure service provider to build charging infrastructure for Carzonrent’s fleet of 19,000 cars. Read further to know more about Fortum C&D & Carzonrent partners for the installation of charging stations all across India. Company’s partnership with Fortum will bolster our efforts towards this.”

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Charging India Fleet Plug-in 92

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2019

The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Installation and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. Earlier post.)

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Ford Batteries Battery Li-ion 294

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world.

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Ford Range Fuel Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Electric 526

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2018

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that Tompkins County has installed 11 new electric vehicle charging stations to support its goal of becoming the first Electric Vehicle Model County in New York State. As of 31 December 2017, there were more than 2,200 charging stations installed statewide.

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New York Charging New York City Installation 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

A partnership has formed to deliver electric pupil transportation to Massachusetts students, which includes Highland Electric Transportation; the city of Beverly; Beverly Public Schools; the local utility provider National Grid; Proterra; Thomas Built Buses; and New England Transit, the local Thomas Built Buses dealer.

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Highlander Massachusetts Power Powered 221

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. The Hymotion L5 installation adds a 5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and charging system to the original Prius.

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Kits Prius Canada Conversion 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit has received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that pays for 80% of the cost of the Lightning Hybrids’ systems to be installed on Kiessling Transit’s Ford E-450 passenger buses, making them cleaner, more fuel efficient and improving braking efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Massachusetts Boston Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

This will include working with the automobile manufacturers and dealers to ensure that all plug-in electric vehicle models are available for sale and aggressively marketed in all MOU states. Lead by example through increasing ZEVs in state, municipal, and other public fleets. Encourage private fleets to purchase, lease, or rent ZEVs.

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Plug-in Rhode Island Fleet Hydrogen 244

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

federal government is actively facilitating EV adoption, aiming to simplify the purchasing process for consumers , encourage companies to electrify their fleets , and assist businesses in installing EV charging stations. Installing a BESS on-site helps alleviate this grid demand for EV charging. per kilowatt (kW) or $671.78

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Energy Storage Energy Batteries Battery 102

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ford plans to sell EV charging installation equipment and software management tools. Ford’s commercial vehicles come with telematics software that allows the fleet owners to find the location, charge status, or vehicle status. The company will install AC or DC fast charging ports depending on customer needs.

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