Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

The battery-electric freight trucks will be deployed in NFI’s Ontario, California fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, in support of its goal of operating the first 100% zero-emission freight logistics fleet in the nation. Earlier post.). —Bill Bliem, senior vice president of fleet services at NFI. Earlier post.)

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Volvo Industrial Industry Los Angeles 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

Integrated LED lighting enables the system to work around the clock. This project is funded in part by a $50-million grant from the California Air Resources Board to the Port of Long Beach to fund zero and near-zero equipment and vessels at three California ports.

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Oakland Mariner Long Beach Supplies 293

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2015

The California Energy Commission approved a grant of $2.4 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to build and to test seven hybrid fuel-cell, Class 8 trucks to transport cargo at the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports.

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Los Angeles Grant Long Beach Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Grants are expected to be executed over the coming months. Partner match: $15.4

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2009

During his talk, he suggested that migrating to some battery commonality would be a huge win for the industry simply because it would support a more rapid achievement of the higher production volumes required to bring prices down. We as OEMs are currently on a path to design, sell and service all unique battery packs.

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Ford Batteries Battery Plug-in 231

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Some makers suggest hydrogen fuel cells will be the way to go; the most promising application seems to be long-haul trucking with few or no stops. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5

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Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 132

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education.

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Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236