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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. ROC-1 will work with high power DC charging stations that use a CCS-1 charging connector, offering capability to autonomously charge the vehicles from existing charging supply equipment.

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Oakland To Use Electric Buses To Provide Backup Power To Municipal Buildings

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The California Energy Commission has funded a first of its kind vehicle to building (V2B) project that will allow the batteries of electric buses to provide backup power to community buildings so they can provide a safe place for residents during emergencies.

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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

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Pyka, headquartered in Oakland, California, is expanding manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft and providing additional zero-emission aviation careers. The Pelican Cargo is powered by four electric motors with a combined 100 kW of output, and a 50 kWh swappable Li-ion battery pack.

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Volvo Trucks constructing electrified charging corridor in California for medium- and heavy-duty EVs

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During the next 18 months, the project will deploy high-powered chargers at several existing Volvo Trucks’ dealership locations in Central and Northern California, including TEC Equipment Oakland, TEC Equipment Dixon, Western Truck Center in Stockton, and Affinity Truck Centers in Fresno and Bakersfield.

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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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Samsung plans $41M enlargement of EV battery operations in Michigan

Baua Electric

The growth will aid the corporate’s fast-growing lithium-ion battery industry for electrical automobiles , important to a doubling of producing capability with the addition of a 2d manufacturing form, the memo mentioned. ” Samsung SDI moved into its Auburn Hills location in 2019, making an investment $62.7

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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The 8TT delivers 483 hp and 1,770 lb-ft of torque, powered by a 409 kWh battery pack. The Class 8 BYD 8TT delivered its zero-emission cargo from Port of Oakland to Tracy, CA. It then picked up a return load back to the Port. The truck easily maintained 55 mph up the 8% grade through the Altamont Pass.

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