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Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market

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Through the project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Truck, Hyundai Motor will deploy 30 Class 8 6x4 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty tractors at the Port of Oakland, Calif., Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future. We are running out of time to limit global warming.

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The heavy-duty electric truck market could break out in 2024 – Charged EVs

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Several next-generation battery-electric trucks, with increased driving range, are coming to the US this year, following their European debuts. California offers an array of incentive programs to help fleets defray the higher upfront costs of electric trucks. However, the picture for 2024 looks brighter.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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INRIX study identifies routes with greatest potential for e-VTOL services

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As opposed to the radial distribution of viable routes characteristic to Boston, San Francisco’s geography defines high potential corridors: Highway 101 to Silicon Valley and Interstate I-80 to Oakland and Walnut Creek. The lower capital costs of VTOL could also make small- and medium-sized cities attractive to businesses and residents.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. These metro areas are expected to account for 89% of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation through 2022, according to a 2017 Navigant report. The cost of installation will be incorporated into a monthly fee. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. These metro areas are expected to account for 89% of expected battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation through 2022, according to a 2017 Navigant report. The cost of installation will be incorporated into a monthly fee. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts. will receive $2,325,954 to demonstrate battery-electric medium-duty trucks. Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc., Villa Ford Inc.