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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County.

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Two Volvo Trucks carriers, Producers Dairy order VNR electric trucks

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We are excited to see the first deployments of our battery-electric model in Virginia, and glad to have the support of our local dealer, Nacarato Truck Centers, to ensure a positive customer experience after the sale. The Volvo VNR Electric’s 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries have an operating range of up to 150 miles.

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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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BYD K8M 35' electric bus sets high scoring record in FTA bus reliability test

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The electric bus is equipped with an up to 435kWh LFP battery and can be fully charged within 3 hours. BYD offers the widest range of battery-electric bus and coach models in the United States, ranging from 23-foot motor coaches on up to the 60-foot K11M and 45-foot double-decker C10MS.

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Fontaine Modification offers refrigerated trailer electrification through new strategic alliance with eNow

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The renewable power sources maintain a high-capacity lithium-ion battery that can power an all-electric unit from 10-12 hours at temperatures from -20° F to 60°F. The system can be powered by any combination of solar, e-axle and shore power. In addition to environmental benefits, using eTRU technology reduces fuel and maintenance costs.

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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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City of Fresno. Fresno Zero-Emissions Transition Project. SunLine Transit Agency. Expanding Hydrogen Fuel Cell Usage in the Coachella Valley. SunLine Transit Agency. Cleaner Transportation in the Coachella Valley. 17,367,042. Gold Coast Transit District. Going Green: Hydrogen Fuel Transition Project. 12,117,144.

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric has a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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