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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

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With fewer than 1,000 commercial electric vehicles expected to be built overall during 2020, every commercial vehicle OEM has struggled with high prices due to the low production volumes — but that is now changing for Lightning. As we are witnessing in the passenger EV market, higher sales volumes are translating into lower prices.

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Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck now in serial production

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The Ultra Service Agreement includes preventative and scheduled maintenance, towing and repair, a battery warranty and monitoring via Mack connected services in a single package that can include monthly payments. DSNY recently announced their plan to purchase seven LR Electric models that will operate in the city’s five boroughs.

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CARB approves ICT regulation; 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040; ZEB tech symposium in Feb 2019

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Full implementation of the newly adopted regulation is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 19 million metric tons from 2020 to 2050—the equivalent of taking 4 million cars off the road. The rollout plans are due in 2020 for large transit agencies and in 2023 for small agencies. Transit agencies are expected to save $1.5

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

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Separately, DNV is predicting that by 2020, new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient than today’s newbuildings. The design aims to be fuel-efficient and maintenance–friendly, with high operational flexibility. DNV outlook to 2020. m draught of 17.7 tonnes (1,704 gallons US).

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Designed to meet increased demand for retail e-bikes globally, a market projected to reach $23 billion by 2023 (source: Deloitte) and that grew 157% year over year in sales in the US in 2020 (source: QYResearch), the Bird Bike provides consumers with an electric vehicle to reduce reliance on gas-powered vehicles. Bafang rear hub motor.

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Chicago Transit Authority orders 20 Proterra electric buses for $32M

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The Chicago Transit Board awarded a $32-million contract to Proterra for the purchase of 20 new, all-electric buses. In addition to lower emissions that benefit air quality, electric buses offer savings in fuel costs and maintenance costs. The new electric buses will give the CTA one of the largest electric bus fleets in the country.

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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

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To meet the unique demands of these new zero-emission buses, LADOT is partnering with GMV Syncromatics and ViriCiti to develop a fleet management and maintenance system which will provide real-time dispatch and bus status information. In 2020, LADOT executed the purchase of 159 electric buses.