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UPS invests in autonomous trucking company TuSimple, tests self-driving tractor trailers

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UPS’ venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple ( earlier post ). Together, both companies are testing self-driving tractor trailers on a route in Arizona to determine whether the vehicles can improve service and efficiency in the UPS network.

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Nikola orders enough electrolysis equipment from Nel to produce 40,000 kg of hydrogen per day

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Nikola Corporation, which is making its public-trading debut on the NASDAQ today (NKLA), signed a purchase order with Nel ASA for 85-megawatt alkaline electrolyzers to support five of the world’s first 8-tonne-per-day hydrogen fueling stations. Together, these electrolyzers may produce more than 40,000 kgs of hydrogen each day.

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Waymo expanding autonomous driving tests to include freeways

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Waymo, the self-driving unit from Google parent company Alphabet, is set to expand its autonomous vehicle testing to include select freeways in Arizona. Waymo says that it also has years of testing experience with rider-only vehicle fleets, set to help inform its safety approach to the expansion.

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Lucid launches Saudi Arabia EV factory, the first in the country

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It aligned with the country’s major economic investment in Lucid, as the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, or PIF, funneled billions into the company to help it develop world-class EVs. However, the company does have some unique advantages that others simply do not have. I’d love to hear from you!

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Fortistar and Paloma Dairy begin construction on RNG facility that will produce 1.6M GGE of fuel annually

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In addition to the significant community environmental benefits and cost savings for the fleets that use the fuel, the project will boost the local economy with 50 construction jobs and six permanent positions in Gila Bend, Arizona. Industrial Services Company (ISC) will lead the building of the system.

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FedEx launches Ford E-Transit pilot to test last-mile delivery decarbonization

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FedEx is testing the Ford E-Transit as a delivery vehicle for its SameDay City delivery service, the company announced. The program will assess the E-Transit’s effectiveness as a delivery van while also being an introductory part of FedEx’s plan to have zero tailpipe emission vehicles across its fleet by 2040.

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Nikola Tre wins eligibility for $185k New York Truck Voucher Incentive

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Nikola formally announced the Tre’s induction into the program on Thursday, stating that the NYTVIP provides discounts to fleets across New York State that purchase or lease any medium or heavy-duty zero-emission BEVs. The program significantly reduces the cost companies must pay for fleets up front.