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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

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The announcement underscores Merchants’ fleet electrification leadership position, as BrightDrop’s first and largest FMC customer, with the highest intent to buy electric vehicles to date. Its portfolio of products, software, and services are designed to decarbonize last-mile deliveries and reduce congestion. Earlier post.)

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CISSOID & Silicon Mobility expand their partnership to deliver a complete SiC inverter reference design

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CISSOID and Silicon Mobility have partnered to introduce a complete and modular Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter reference design, providing customers with an innovative and customizable solution for electric motor drives up to 350kW/850V. This was extremely time consuming and required in depth knowledge of SiC-based power system design.

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UMD collaborative study finds that fuel efficiency of one car in household may be cancelled out by next car purchase

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In a recent collaborative study led by the University of Maryland (UMD), researchers found that consumers tend to buy something less fuel efficient than they normally would for their second car after buying an eco-friendly vehicle. Then, I tend to buy a bigger second car. —James Archsmith.

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

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Walmart signed a definitive agreement with Canoo to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units. Its customized interior is designed for small package delivery, at competitive per stop economics.

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You Could Buy the Entire Fisker Company for Less Than the Founder's Home Costs

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Company founder and designer Henrik Fisker appears to be preparing for the worst, as he and his wife recently listed their Los Angeles residence for $35 million, more than the automaker is currently worth. He and his wife purchased the home in 2021 for $21.8 mansion is no joke. mansion is no joke.

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Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders maintain high ‘intent to buy,’ survey

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According to a new survey, Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders still firmly intend to buy, years after the initial announcement. Now, ahead of the Tesla Cybertruck’s launch later this year, surveyed reservation holders appear dedicated to still buying, even years after the vehicle was announced. What do you think of the article?

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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Charger installation is straightforward since most sites already have the electrical capacity needed for Orange EV’s “matched pair” solution: portable charging cabinets and unique low-voltage trucks, all designed and manufactured by Orange EV. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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