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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Electric vehicle technology is rapidly improving with battery, charging and smart grid advances that allow us to specify our delivery vehicles to eliminate emissions, noise and dependence on diesel and gasoline. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS. in 2016.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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In most cases the existing technology grid can accommodate truck charging at depots. That perception is shifting, and our research suggests that certain short-haul operations can be electrified today with relatively low-power depot charging that won’t overwhelm the grid. Their paper appears in the journal Nature Energy. Borlaug, B.,

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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Two units have already been sold to utilities in the United States: NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, and National Grid. CASE has the capability to produce additional units throughout 2020 before ramping up production to meet greater demand in following years.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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they created about 28% of the automotive sector’s GHG emissions in 2020. Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed. What do we mean by MHDs ? According to the U.S.

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How to Building an EV Fleet

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Lower Fuel Costs. It’s hard to say exactly how much you’ll save in fuel costs, as the price of both gasoline and electricity fluctuate, but a 2020 Consumer Reports study says EV owners in every state will save money on fuel compared to ICE owners, with the national average on fuel savings being 60%. Lower maintenance costs.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs. Fewer maintenance costs EVs have fewer moving parts than ICE vehicles. On top of that, EVs require a lot less routine maintenance. Performance costs EVs have better performance than ICE vehicles.