article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The Class 3 van supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors. Many of these new features will be offered in Lightning eMotors’ Class 4, 5, 6 and 7 vehicles in 2021. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

Batteries 448
article thumbnail

Lightning eMotors partners with ABB to provide DC fast chargers

Green Car Congress

Migrating to an electrical vehicle fleet offers the opportunity to generate significant operational savings by eliminating fuel costs and reducing vehicle maintenance costs. ABB partners with vehicle OEMs, charging networks, fleet operators, and power utilities to accelerate deployment of EVs across all modes of transportation.

DC 284
article thumbnail

Cummins Westport receives 2018 emissions certifications for ultra-low NOx ISX12N natural gas engine

Green Car Congress

CWI) received certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine. The ISX12N is the first Class 8 truck engine for larger heavy-duty vehicles to certify to the 0.02 Production of the ISX12N will begin in February of 2018.

2018 170
article thumbnail

Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Chevrolet 150
article thumbnail

Cummins to supply Kalmar with driveline for new electric terminal tractor

Green Car Congress

The Cummins driveline solution eliminates need for a transmission on a terminal tractor, simplifying the overall system and reducing maintenance needs. Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container. Earlier post.).

Supplies 262
article thumbnail

DOE analysis suggests rapid convergence of FCEV and BEV TCOs; FCEVs less expensive for majority of LDV fleet by 2040; mass compounding

Green Car Congress

Additionally, FCEVs will offer notable cost advantages within larger vehicle size classes and for long distances. A common notion among automakers is that BEVs will compete among smaller vehicle size classes with shorter driving ranges, and that FCEVs will compete among larger vehicle size classes with longer daily ranges.

Fleet 261
article thumbnail

Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

Green Car Congress

Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new products will begin by the end of 2018. This follows our strategy of electrifying popular high-quality platforms in the Class 3 to 8 segments. There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers.