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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Z3 battery module Z3 battery modules store electrical energy through zinc deposition. The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. The project secured an up to $398.6-million

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. 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.

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Toyota invests $600M in Didi Chuxing, JV vehicle-related services for ride-hailing drivers

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Toyota and DiDi announced collaboration on e-Palette in January 2018 ( earlier post ), and launched vehicle-related services, including a vehicle leasing service and various services for DiDi ride-hailing drivers at a Toyota dealer in May 2018. (GTMC) for vehicle-related services for ride-hailing drivers.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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In 2018 at the NTEA show, XL displayed a hybrid-electric F-250, as well as the plug-in hybrid F-150. The truck will also feature regenerative braking, enabling it to store energy in the battery while slowing and then use that energy to help propel the vehicle during acceleration. Earlier post.).

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Northern Graphite closes acquisition of two graphite mines; 3rd largest non-Chinese graphite company

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All deposits have high quality flake graphite that is suitable for all battery and industrial applications. The acquisition of the two mines was financed through US$36 million in debt, royalty and stream financing provided by funds managed by Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. Sprott invested CDN$3.75

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Lightning eMotors partners with ABB to provide DC fast chargers

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Lightning Energy offers a full suite of charging solutions for fleets, including hardware, installation services, back-end management software, financing options and ongoing support. ABB partners with vehicle OEMs, charging networks, fleet operators, and power utilities to accelerate deployment of EVs across all modes of transportation.

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bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power; first major step into electrification in the US

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Founded in 2018, AMPLY Power aims to make EV adoption easy for fleets. Customer-financed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) – For customers who prefer to own their charging infrastructure, AMPLY Power offers a software and operate model where customers pay an annual license and service fee for software and managed services.

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