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AUGUST 17, 2022

billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the US to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities. The bus grant awards—made under FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission Vehicle programs—are FTA’s first competitive grant selections under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

With the high costs and operational complexities surrounding electric vehicle (EV) deployments within commercial fleets, EV manufacturer BYD announced a preferred partnership with charging infrastructure provider AMPLY Power. The company assumes the full financial responsibility of utility account and provides the fleet with flat usage rates.

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AUGUST 2, 2020

Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options.

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APRIL 9, 2020

AMPLY expects savings to increase as Tri Delta Transit expands its electric bus fleet in the future. Fleet operators work on a very rigorous timeline and must adhere to a strict operational dance to ensure their vehicles run on-schedule. As we expand our EV fleet, we look forward to working with AMPLY to realize even greater savings.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The decision to purchase or lease electric vehicles (EVs) for your commercial fleet depends on several factors, such as whether you want to own your capital assets versus maintaining a more flexible cash flow. In this blog, we will explore the advantages of both owning and leasing a commercial electric fleet.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

With districts able to obtain grant and other financial assistance, locations that we have deployed electric school buses in were the first in their state to have an EV bus in their fleet. Electric buses also have fewer parts to maintain, which helps the district see immediate savings on maintenance costs. —Phil Horlock.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The batteries including peripherals were replaced by the fuel cell, five storage tanks for a total of more than 22 pounds of hydrogen, and a smaller lithium-ion battery. After the required technical tests, the vehicles were granted official approval for road use.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

SporTran, a paratransit and fixed route transit services provider, with service to Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, has deployed the state’s first fleet of battery-electric buses in Shreveport. million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Targeted Air Shed Grant Program is providing $20 million in funding, supplemented by $1.7 Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7

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JULY 25, 2014

According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. Thereafter fleet managers adopted or indicated an intent to adopt a larger number of EVs because of the benefits that they offer. Sierzchula (2014) Click to enlarge. — William Sierzchula.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Vouchers and grants are available in some regions for zero-emissions vehicles. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric will have a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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MARCH 3, 2020

In January 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced the availability of VW Settlement Trust-funded open grant programs aimed at reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide and greenhouse gas across Massachusetts, while supporting electrification of the state’s transportation network.

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MAY 16, 2024

Even with limited resources, software can provide a user-friendly interface and display vital information, such as battery level, range, and vehicle status, enhancing the overall user experience. Altigreen’s proprietary BMS extends battery life and improves overall vehicle range.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

King County, Washington, Executive Dow Constantine announced that King County Metro Transit will acquire 120 battery-electric buses by 2020. As part of this commitment, Metro will purchase up to 73 battery buses from Burlingame, Calif.-based based Proterra. The first 20 are scheduled to go into service this year and 2019.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

AmeriPride Services, a leading textile rental services and supply company in North America, announced plans to replace 20% of the fleet at its Vernon branch with electric delivery trucks equipped with Motiv Power Systems All-Electric Powertrains. Motiv has delivered the first of ten zero-emission step vans.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has selected 10 projects that will receive a share of $55 million in competitive grants that will help put a new generation of zero-emission buses on the road. Grants from the LoNo program help transit agencies integrate more of these advanced buses into their fleets.

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APRIL 2, 2021

million grant ($17-million) to deliver a breakthrough 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft that is market-ready by 2023. Adoption of this technology results not only in true zero-emission flight but also in lower fuel and maintenance costs. ZeroAvia announced its $21.4-million

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. 3,000,000.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The Volvo LIGHTS project’s transformative impact on fleet operations is designed to be scalable and replicable to reduce emissions throughout the freight eco-system.

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JUNE 29, 2019

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will make the remaining $5 million of the $14 million initial allocation available for electric transit buses for next year’s transit grant cycle, which will open on 1 December 2019. million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers. Blacksburg Transit: $3.3

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Fuel Cell Bus Fleet Extended Operation and Support Continues operation of existing fuel cell buses at AC Transit in revenue service, the largest most successful fuel cell bus fleet in the U.S. This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

This approach could be compared with the use of a mobile phone, which is taken for granted nowadays. We will be creating a seamless, sustainable ecosystem that addresses the main applications and provides answers to all the energy questions raised by electric car users and fleet operators. —Thorsten Nicklaß. Charging on the road.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Shell has been contracted to build a hydrogen refueling station at the Peizerweg bus depot in Groningen to support this fleet of FCEBs, with each bus having a range of 350-to-400 kilometers (220-to-250 miles) between refuelings.

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APRIL 2, 2019

The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well as eliminate emissions. In March, Cummins began delivering eight Cummins-powered all-electric vehicles to the United States Postal Service (USPS) in California.

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MARCH 10, 2017

The order includes 11 charging systems to be installed at the maintenance facility and transit center for a total purchase price of approximately $9 million. The funds for the acquisition were granted from the competitive California Air Resources Board (ARB) Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Pilot Program.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. The trucks are used for construction and maintenance of the Marshfield utility grid.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Under the terms of the licensing agreement, AutoPort has been granted non-exclusive rights in the area of commercial fleet vehicles. 35 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Jasna Tomić and Willett Kempton (2007) Using fleets of electric-drive vehicles for grid support. Tags: Electric (Battery) V2G. Range 120-150 miles.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Additionally, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has approved the battery-electric Synapse Shuttle bus for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) for $95,000 for each Synapse Shuttle sold in the State of California. Synapse Shuttle. The Synapse Shuttle is available in a 36.5-foot

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JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit has received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that pays for 80% of the cost of the Lightning Hybrids’ systems to be installed on Kiessling Transit’s Ford E-450 passenger buses, making them cleaner, more fuel efficient and improving braking efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The move paves the way for LMC to begin production of the Endurance all-electric pickup truck, purpose-built for fleets starting in late 2020. Fleet managers benefit with less breakdowns, lower maintenance, and most importantly, less cost.

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JULY 6, 2014

The Government’s Green Bus Fund (GBF) and enhancements to the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) paid on a per liter of fuel basis—which includes an enhancement of 6 pence per km (ppkm) for qualifying LCEB—have been key mechanisms driving the introduction of LCEBs. Emissions Fleets Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Hybrids Policy'

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APRIL 14, 2022

Advantages of electric buses include zero tailpipe emissions, the ability to store power in buses for emergency use, inexpensive electric re-fueling, and little or no regular maintenance. Canary Media stated, “Billions of dollars of federal and state grants and incentives are flowing to U.S. emissions annually.”.

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APRIL 27, 2010

Wegmans, a supermarket chain leader, has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell-powered pallet trucks fitted with Plug Power’s GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell power units and fueled using Air Products’ hydrogen and hydrogen fueling station technology at its Pottsville, Pa. Dave Allar, Wegmans’ RSC maintenance manager.

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