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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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Amazon has begun deploying its custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian for package delivery, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Kodiak Robotics; autonomous long-haul trucking technology

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The funds from the BMW i Ventures investment help Kodiak expand its team and fleet, as well as continue to develop its self-driving technology purpose-built for long-haul trucks. Unlike HD maps, the lightweight maps are easier to build and maintain, and are so small they can be updated to the entire fleet over-the-air.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the US. and Dallas, Texas, will serve its heavy-duty rigs traveling into adjacent states. Phoenix, Ariz.,

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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The platform centrally optimizes fleet operations, breaking the dependence on driver decision making, and is designed to achieve the benefits of an autonomous fleet, starting today with traditional vehicles. Currently is operating in Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand to several more cities soon.

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Walmart to buy 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles; option for up to 10,000

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While the LDV is expected to begin hitting the road in 2023, the companies plan to kick-off advanced deliveries to refine and finalize vehicle configuration in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks. Canoo’s agreement with Walmart builds on the company’s existing commitments in the state of Arkansas.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. billion km) in this fleet by the end of 2017. Charleston, W.Va.;

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Friendly Chevrolet’s Electrifying Success Launching an EV Charging Business

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Friendly Chevrolet’s Innovative Heritage Since 1956, Friendly Chevrolet has been a fi xture of the Dallas automotive community. In the Dallas EV charging landscape, where charging quality can be inconsistent, with very few fast-charging stations, especially at car dealerships, EVHQ stands out.