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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

Green Car Congress

Merchants Fleet, the US’ fastest growing fleet management company (FMC), has reserved 5,400 BrightDrop EV410s, the all-new, mid-size electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges, as well as other service applications. Earlier post.)

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) unveiled the e-BULLI. The combination of the high-end classic and high-tech electric vehicle will be available to buy for real. CSS enables charging to 80% power in 40 minutes at fast-charging points The battery is charged via a combined charging system (CCS) socket.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors signed a new exclusive partnership with Soderholm Bus & Mobility in Hawaii to provide Lightning eMotors’ zero-emission powertrains for their commercial van and bus customers. Elemental Excelerator, a commercialization catalyst for growth-stage climate technology companies, facilitated and contributed funding to the venture.

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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

Blink Charging

Commercial real estate and electric vehicle (EV) charging are a natural fit. According to research firm Nareit, commercial real estate in the United States was valued at nearly $21 trillion in the second quarter of 2021. And Statista calculates that EV charging revenue will grow to $816.4 million by 2028.

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Using modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The commercial EV market is hot—a bit too hot for some. The company has focused on developing its own technology, and now offers not only complete vehicles, but also a broad range of components, including electric drivetrain systems, control software, bidirectional charging systems, modular batteries, battery management systems and more.

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Canoo begins volume deliveries of its electric commercial van – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

For a while, we were tempted to place Canoo in that category, but now the company has begun deliveries of its electric LDV130 commercial van , as part of a large order from Kingbee , a national provider of work-ready rental vans (which is already offering Ford E-Transits).

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EV Charging Trends Multifamily And Commercial Properties Should Consider

CleanTechnica EVs

In fact, a recent Consumer Reports survey shows that more than a third of Americans would “definitely” or “seriously” consider buying or leasing an EV […]. Enticing tax credits, expanded car model options, and high gas prices are all contributing to an increased number of consumers making the switch from a gas vehicle to an EV.