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Production of 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Cummins and GILLIG announced the production of the 100 th GILLIG battery-electric bus built since the two companies began partnering on the heavy-duty transit vehicle. Louis, Missouri this month. More than 50 transit agencies have already purchased or have orders for the electric bus. Earlier post.)

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US Postal Service to purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit electric vehicles and 14,000 EV charging stations

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MARCH 2, 2023

After a competitive search, the United States Postal Service (USPS) awarded a contract for 9,250 Ford E-Transit battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. The Ford E-Transit BEVs are manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. However, satisfaction with the current ownership experience is a key influencer for whether owners will purchase the same brand of EV again.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit. It will be built alongside the Transit at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri. No deposit or purchase commitment is required.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The Anaheim Transportation Network will receive funds to purchase advanced battery-electric buses.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US finalizes purchase of Smith Electric UK for $15M; staging for IPO

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEVUS) will finalize the purchase of its United Kingdom-based parent company, Smith Electric Vehicles (UK), creating the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles. The purchase will be split into 20 payments, payable monthly, with the first payment made on completion of the sale.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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Dow Chemical exits Dow Kokam Li-ion battery venture; sells interest to MBP Investors

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The transaction makes MBP the majority owner of Dow Kokam, which includes the Midland Battery Park in Michigan and the Lee’s Summit facility in Missouri. Dow Kokam’s Midland Battery Park includes one of the highest capacity, large format lithium-ion battery manufacturing plants in the world. —Andrew N.

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A123 expects assets sales to Wanxiang and Navitas to close by 1 Feb

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

A123 Systems expects that the agreements for the purchases of its assets by Wanxiang America Corporation and Navitas Systems LLC to close, pursuant to the terms set forth in the agreements, by 1 February 2013. Excluded from the asset purchase agreement with Wanxiang is A123’s Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Earlier post.).

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The first states included in the program are: Oregon, Washington State, North Carolina, Missouri and Michigan. Knowledge-sharing between the nonprofits is a core principle laid out in their new partnership, ranging from respective best practices to use-cases that will help guide continuous improvement in their services.

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A123 Systems reaches agreement to sell substantially all assets to Wanxiang for $256.6M

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2012

reached agreement on the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Wanxiang America Corporation through which Wanxiang would acquire substantially all of A123’s assets for $256.6 Wanxiang outbid a joint Johnson Controls and NEC offer and a bid from Siemens in an auction held on 6 December for the assets of the bankrupt Li-ion battery maker.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Partners with Clean Fuels Ohio Program To Target $10M in Federal Funding

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APRIL 14, 2009

SEV-US plans to participate in similar funding programs in California, Missouri, New York and Texas. With funding anticipated at 50 percent of the incremental vehicle purchase price, this program is key to making electric vehicles a viable option for fleet operators. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Natural Gas Credit Purchase system; deliver technical and safety workshops. Purchasing Agreements; train and deploy Energy Coaches who will work. The Mid-America Collaborative for Alternative Fuels Implementation project will focus diversifying transportation fuel options in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. 499,918. .

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2015

Through these demonstrations, fleets will gain operational experience and the project can collect data to provide validation for AFV purchases. Through these demonstrations, fleets will gain operational experience and the project can collect data to provide validation for AFV purchases. Behavior Electric (Battery) Fuels Plug-ins'

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. DOE Award ($mil.). Technology.

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Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

EV Connect

MAY 17, 2021

The plummeting costs of technology haven’t hurt either — Ceres reported that electric vehicle battery costs , alone, dropped by 80% from 2012 to 2020. The total amount depends on battery capacity, along with how many electric cars the particular EV manufacturer has sold. Two, in particular, are significant.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

on a path to reducing emissions more than 40% below 2005 levels, per a Princeton University analysis of the measure’s impacts : expanded tax credits for EVs, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines. Honda announced just days ago that it has struck a deal with Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution to build a $4.4

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Production of 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus

US Postal Service to purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit electric vehicles and 14,000 EV charging stations

J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Smith Electric Vehicles US finalizes purchase of Smith Electric UK for $15M; staging for IPO

Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Dow Chemical exits Dow Kokam Li-ion battery venture; sells interest to MBP Investors

A123 expects assets sales to Wanxiang and Navitas to close by 1 Feb

Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

A123 Systems reaches agreement to sell substantially all assets to Wanxiang for $256.6M

Smith Electric Vehicles US Partners with Clean Fuels Ohio Program To Target $10M in Federal Funding

DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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