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Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

Teslarati

It’s also the first to implement site-wide alternative fuel vehicles, on-site renewable energy generation, energy storage equipment, and employee EV charging stations. megawatt-hours of on-site battery storage. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. The transformation of the Modesto site is near completion.

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Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

Green Car Congress

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. Charge mode can be manually selected if an operator wishes to “top off” the batteries prior to shutting down. Click to enlarge.

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

Baua Electric

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb. The big Petes have approx.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure. The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles.

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