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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower, with HVIP approval expected within the next several weeks. A repower is a cost-effective and timely solution for transit agencies.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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In 2021, Colorado's Lightning eMotors is introducing a new Generation 4 model of its popular Lightning Electric Transit Van. Lightning eMotors offers comprehensive leasing plans, which allow fleets to see total-cost-of-ownership savings from lower energy and maintenance costs, starting on day one of the lease.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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In California, for example, which currently has an adoption score of 45 (highest in the nation), state tax credits on the purchase or lease of a new EV is $2,000 for cars and $4,500 for trucks, SUVs and vans. With incentives, the total cost of ownership of a new Bolt is now just $26,200, down $6,600 from December of last year.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70%.

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Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives

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California As the state with the largest number of electric vehicles, California leads the way in offering EV incentives. California provides up to $4,500 in rebates through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), based on income eligibility. This rebate is available for new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

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Lightning Systems introduces range of AC and DC fast charge charging stations for fleet electric vehicles

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Some jurisdictions, such as California and Colorado, offer grants or other incentives that may partially or fully cover the cost of charging solutions. We know first-hand that fleets need timely and specific help with charging solutions for their commercial vehicles. —Tim Reeser, Lightning Systems CEO.

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DOE selects 4 more algae technology projects for up to $8.8M in funding; > $16M total

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These projects are intended to deliver high-impact tools and techniques for increasing the productivity of algae organisms in order to reduce the costs of producing algal biofuels and bioproducts. The selected projects include the following: Colorado School of Mines. University of California, San Diego.

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