Teslarati

JULY 29, 2022

That’s higher than the cost of a comparable diesel-powered Class 8 truck, so the Tesla Semi would have to be very compelling to convince drivers and fleet owners to make the switch to electric. Interestingly enough, some states already have generous incentives for battery-electric Class 8 trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2015

Universal LNG Solutions ( ULNG ) has introduced the first four trucks in a fleet of 95 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) big rigs at the campus of Sancus Energy, an LNG processing technology company. This will allow fleet operators to effectively consume the energy purchased without venting back to the station or into the atmosphere.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The collaboration integrates the Efficient Drivetrains EDI PowerDrive 8000 PHEV drivetrain and EDI PowerSuite vehicle control software into a Shaanxi Automotive, Class-8, 32-ton cement mixer truck. The initial vehicle is currently in final stages of integration and testing, and will be completed for field deployment in Q4 of 2017.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2021

GNA modeled the impact of electrification on those fleets under a series of scenarios including managed charging and deployment of on-site solar and storage. However, despite those long-term savings, charging infrastructure investments required for Class 8 fleets are significant and can vary dramatically.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

However, one customer still isn’t benefiting from EVs: the American middle class. This price barrier prevents the middle class from capitalizing on the notable cost savings of EVs, paying a “poverty penalty” of $1,000/year in higher fuel and maintenance costs by driving gas-powered vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2022

When will the same happen for commercial fleets? How long until we see electric fleets taking over the supply chain? Where Are EV Fleets Now? While you may not see many electric long-haul trucks on the road, fleet electrification is well underway. What’s Holding EV Fleets Back? Electric Fleets May Not Be Far Off.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

City and county governments, transportation agencies, as well as nonprofits, can order all-electric Class 3 to 5 passenger buses under the program. The Lightning Systems Electric Passenger Van, one of our most popular models, is the only Class 3 bus available on the contract. Both ZEB models offer ADA-compliant seating options.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2024

Tesla gave the Semi a late 2025 and early 2026 true launch date as the company has started construction of a dedicated manufacturing facility for the Class 8 truck. have been working to understand how the vehicle will make fleets more efficient and environmentally friendly as the truck is still making its way toward volume production. .”

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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Teslarati

APRIL 19, 2023

Jaguar Land Rover has released new details on a fleet of upcoming electric vehicles coming from each of its brands. However, much like Jaguar’s first electric offering, the I-PACE , don’t expect this to be an affordable offering, as it will have a starting price of roughly 100,000 pounds ($124,463).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

State agencies and city and county governments throughout California can order Class 3 to 6 shuttle buses, cargo vans, box trucks, cab-over vehicles, and stripped chassis models under the program. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70 percent.

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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. It accommodates a full charge in about 2 hours (80-mile range) or 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2024

The Model Y police cruisers were outfitted by Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT government and fleet division, with the pilot set to determine how reliable the vehicles are as patrol cars, and how cost-effective they are. “Congrats to AnaheimPD on today’s announcement,” wrote Unplugged Performance in a post on X.

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

Automakers might be losing younger EV shoppers over the lack of affordable models. Today Honda is introducing a hydrogen fuel-cell semi project at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) expo for fleet vehicles, and it signals the start of a new project and the company’s emphasis of fuel-cell tech for uses beyond passenger vehicles.

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Teslarati

MAY 20, 2024

We’re proud to be working with Kia to make sure drivers across Europe have access to best-in-class electric vehicles at an affordable price. The ride-hailing company has an interim goal of having over 100,000 EVs in its European fleet by 2025. Uber also partners with Hyundai and Nissan on its zero-emission goals for Europe.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2024

“These designs have to be not just special but slightly different, pushing the boundaries of excellence, possibly aiming to be the best in their class, if not the world. The company is rumored to have torn apart a Honda Civic, which is a vehicle that is produced in a conventional way but is highly affordable and extremely popular.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

By the end of 2021, we expect to have designed, built, and begun testing an initial fleet of these Siennas near our areas of development, including the Aurora Test Site Network. Toyota has an unparalleled legacy, engineering expertise, leadership, and ability to deliver high-quality, affordable, and reliable vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The US Navy began installing combustion trim loop systems this month on its Wasp-class amphibious ships to improve fuel efficiency and save up to 2,400 barrels of fuel per ship annually. —Doyle Kitchin, NAVSEA Fleet Readiness Engineering Office director. Energy and the affordable future fleet ; Norbert H.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2021

In late 2019, DOE’s HFTO and Vehicle Technologies Offices released technical targets for hydrogen-fueled Class 8 long-haul trucks. Earlier post.). —LANL Program Manager Rod Borup, the co-director of M 2 FCT. These targets set in motion the work on which the M 2 FCT researchers are now embarking by guiding early stage R&D.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Clean Fleet Report can’t reveal any of the Kona Electric drive attributes just yet, but we can give a look at what will be available on this competitively priced, efficient small SUV. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Photos by Hyundai.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

As specified in the solicitation, the vehicle is to be a Class 5 or Class 6 truck, heavy-duty vocational vehicle. The Cummins-led project was competitively selected under an industry solicitation issued in February to develop a fuel cell-powered hybrid truck that meets the needs of the emergency field in military and civilian markets.

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Teslarati

MAY 14, 2023

However, the vehicle was only available for fleet customers. The variant may actually help boost demand for the Model 3, as it offers maximum range at a relatively affordable price. The post was shared on the social media platform as Tesla launched the Model 3 LR RWD to fleet customers in the UK.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. New Two-Cylinder Prototype Demonstration and Concept Design of a Next Generation Class 3-6 Opposed Piston Engine.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

Jeep Wagoneer S vs. Tesla Model Y Performance Final class-action settlement documents that mean many Chevy Bolt EV owners might get up to $1,400. GM is reportedly considering an affordable Chevy Camaro EV as part of its rollout of Ultium electric vehicles. The Wagoneer S is set for a May 30 reveal.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The Clean Fleet Report Report Card. Clean Fleet Report has been growing along with the market. Our testers had similar (best in class) feelings about the new 2023 Toyota Prius and the 2022 BMW i4 M50. The post That Was the Year That Was first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. We published our 2,000 th article this year.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Premium mobility service provider SIXT and the 14-brand Stellantis have announced a multi-billion euro agreement under which SIXT could buy up to 250,000 vehicles for its rental fleet in its corporate countries across Europe and North America over the next three years.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2018

This year, Momenta also formed strategic partnership with the government of Suzhou, where the company will deploy a large-scale test fleet to accelerate its Level 4 autonomous driving development and support the government in building smart transportation systems. The system provides active safety functions and fleet management services.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The California Air Resource Board (CARB) is awarding $7 million to CALSTART to develop a Class 8 truck that will achieve a 90% reduction in NO x along with a 15-20% fuel efficiency improvement. The Achates engine model destined for the Class 8 demonstration is related to the 9.8-liter We’re aiming at the heart of the Class 8 market.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 18, 2021

These manufacturers aim to take over the middle-class customers and fleets. So, most of them manufacture electric vehicles based on affordability and utility. If the upcoming M-zero is made with this Carboflax, then an affordable performance car will not be a distant dream anymore. .

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

A reliable car rental company is distinguished by a large selection of cars from economy to business class; the presence of responsive, professional and attentive staff; and an individual approach to each client. You should choose a company whose fleet is no older than three years. Moreover, don’t chase excessively cheap prices.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Projects will focus on novel, innovative materials and designs that decrease the size and increase the power density of electric drive systems by a factor of eight, while achieving cost reduction and performance improvement targets for more affordable electric drive systems.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 Hybrid Sophistication. Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2017

The project demonstrates 23 battery-electric 80,000-pound (GCVWR) Class 8 yard trucks and four 16,100-pound (GVWR) Class 5 service trucks. The demonstration truck project is funded by $9 million from the State’s climate change-fighting cap-and-trade program and another $10.2 million in cash and in-kind matching funds.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

And I am sure some Malibus were being bought by fleets, not Joe and Jane down the street. Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient.

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