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JANUARY 17, 2013

Colorado State University will retrofit two internal delivery trucks with fuel-efficient hydraulic hybrid systems, paid for by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and ABB announced a partnership to offer DC fast electric vehicle chargers for commercial electric fleet vehicles. The high-output 20 kW to 350 kW DC fast chargers will be available via Lightning Energy, a division of Colorado-based Lightning eMotors.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas): EPA is requesting proposals between $400,000 and $2,700,000.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Available to government agencies, municipalities, commercial operators, hospitals, and non-profit organizations, delivery to customers will be at the end of this calendar year. The ambulance chassis will be electrified at Lightning eMotors’ Loveland, Colorado facility and then built at Leader’s facility in South El Monte, California.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Following enormous investments into electric vehicles, Hertz has launched its first planned electrified fleet in Denver, Colorado. And as pointed out by the rental agency’s CEO, this has resulted in Hertz becoming the largest electric rental fleet in the nation. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Coaches will be powered by an all-electric powertrain from Lightning eMotors, a developer of zero-emission vehicles for commercial fleets. The motorcoaches and city transit buses are designed and developed by Lightning eMotors at their headquarters in Loveland, Colorado.

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MAY 3, 2017

Lightning Systems also announced that in the next two years it will introduce a new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets. The system is available now with the Lightning Hybrids system, and will be available standalone in Fall 2017. —Tim Reeser.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. Final production and testing of the new vehicles will be completed at Plug Power’s headquarters in Latham, New York, before they are made commercially available to the public in the third quarter of 2020. Plug Power Inc.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower, with HVIP approval expected within the next several weeks. —Nick Bettis, director of business development, Lightning Systems.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach sales and support in the USA and Canada, has finalized an agreement with Lightning Systems, a Loveland, Colorado-based developer of zero-emission electric drivetrains for commercial vehicle fleets. It is a smart way to integrate zero emissions into a motorcoach fleet.

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MAY 6, 2020

Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. Rental and leasing options will be available.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

In partnership with mayors across the US, Hertz will bring its EV fleet to US cities, while supporting the build-out of charging infrastructure. Hertz Electrifies is launching in Denver, Colorado in partnership with Mayor Michael B. Electric vehicles are poised to transform the future of mobility.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2024

The 2008 Sable was available in just six exterior colors: Light Ice Blue, Dark Ink Blue, Black, Oxford White, Silver Birch and Merlot; it appears that nearly all of them were Dark Ink Blue or Black. A six-speed automatic was the only transmission available. Sometimes you even get the experience of wrecking them !

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. Loveland is now aiming to convert all of its light-duty fleet vehicles that work within a close distance of the city to EVs.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets. The objective behind our efforts is simple.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

We have been certified as EVSE vendors and designated as official suppliers for governments and related agencies in the following states: Colorado The State of Colorado awarded Blink Contract 176608 for the purchase of electric vehicle charging stations by the state government from 2022 to 2024.

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MAY 3, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission solutions for commercial fleets, is partnering with the City of Boulder and transit provider Via Mobility Services to repower diesel buses with battery-electric systems. No further powertrain specs are available at this time.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus, both of which are offered by Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer and manufacturer of zero-emission, Buy America commercial electric vehicles. Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult RFP/Bid 19-01.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Lightning Hybrids ( earlier post ) and National Fleet Hybrids have entered a partnership to sell, install and distribute Lightning’s medium-duty hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems. Currently Lightning Hybrids focuses sales on customers close to home in Loveland, Colorado.

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MARCH 7, 2014

Currently, 2% of all retail stations (approximately 156,000 outlets) in the United States offer E85, serving the approximately 5% of the US light-duty vehicle fleet capable of running on E85. Click to enlarge. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), Minnesota continues to lead the nation, with 336 E85 retail locations.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Lightning is shipping the first vehicle to Soderholm next month, and demonstration vehicles will be available in Hawaii this summer for fleets to test drive. Lightning eMotors offers a full range of purpose-built Class 3-7 battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, addressing the large and growing fleet electrification market.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The expanded lineup brings GM Fleet’s portfolio of alternative fuel, hybrid and EVs to more than a dozen trucks, cars and crossovers. liter B20-capable Duramax diesel for the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans; and all-new available 6.6-liter All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels. B20-capable diesel. E85 Ethanol.

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APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has raised $41 million in equity, debt, and working capital line funding from existing and new investors. The global electric vehicle market is growing at an unprecedented rate, and we are seeing the electrification of more and more commercial fleets.

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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) will accept applications requesting up to $2,600,000 in grant funds.

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JANUARY 18, 2017

General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. GM Fleet ’s Biodiesel Options.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2021

Sergeant Clay Leak of the Boulder, Colorado Police Department has several Teslas in his garage, but one at his job would have been a cherry on top. Leak has a Model Y in his Boulder Police Department fleet, making it the latest force to introduce all-electric power into its law enforcement efforts. After a few months of diligence, Sgt.

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MAY 10, 2022

states this year, with plans for a further expansion of available charging locations in the coming years. It appears the first station will be available in California to support Penske’s growing fleet of battery-electric trucks in the State. This brings the total number of Penske-Shell Level 2 chargers to a total of 79.

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JULY 11, 2022

Initially, Hertz made its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles available in Atlanta, GA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, San Francisco, CA, and Washington D.C. Now, sixteen new cities are being added to the company’s locations that have Teslas available for rent : Albuquerque, New Mexico. Denver, Colorado.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. The California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project is a statewide. infrastructure, collaborate with colleges on first responder training, promote workplace EV charging, and work with fleets to implement. Colorado Energy. Project lead.

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MAY 4, 2022

This proposed agreement will add 14 major European cities and 10,000 vehicles to Free2move’s existing car sharing fleet of 2,500 vehicles. Meanwhile, it has accelerated its car-sharing expansion in the United States, with service now available in Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Columbus, Ohio and Austin, Texas.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding approximately 5,000 additional gas/electric hybrids to its nationwide fleet and designating nearly 80 rental locations across the country as “hybrid branches.” The new hybrids will be available in 24 major markets across the country, including the 10 busiest airports for business travelers in the United States.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Out of Spec’s Kyle Conner purchased the Model S/X round steering wheel retrofit kit from Tesla and had the Loveland, Colorado Service team install it for him. It still is stalkless, meaning all controls, including turn signals, horns, and others are all available through buttons on the steering wheel itself.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

British Police Forces in the United Kingdom are examining the advantages of adding electric cars to their fleets. The Mach-E present at the event was outfitted with the typical yellow and blue emergency vehicle design, and Metro Police Forces in London are requesting a unit for evaluation, as it could be added to the fleet.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The number of EVs on the road versus internal combustion engine vehicles – EV fleet share. 2) Connecticut (3) Vermont (4) Massachusetts (5) Maryland (6) Maine (7) New York (8) Colorado (9) Rhode Island (10) California. How quickly you can charge – the average power capacity of public EV chargers.

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