Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

IKEA US announced a collaboration with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to bring ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet electric vehicle (EV) charging to more than 25 IKEA retail locations throughout the US.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

Michigan will have access to $13,000,000 in funding to support the Mobility Charging Hub development and secure partnerships with companies aiming to test and implement solutions related to EV innovation, fleet management and overall ease of travel. The program will also serve the dual purpose of supporting passenger vehicle charging.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2016

announced that its fleet of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) has surpassed 100 million miles of operations, making it the first commercial fleet outsourcing provider to reach this milestone. Ryder plays an important role in advancing the environmental sustainability of commercial transportation and logistics.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2023

Friction estimates from Goodyear’s SightLine solution were successfully able to detect low grip conditions, such as snowy or icy conditions, and make this information available to Gatik’s autonomous fleet. Goodyear SightLine technology is designed to measure the tire wear state, load, inflation pressure and temperature.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2021

Coaches will be powered by an all-electric powertrain from Lightning eMotors, a developer of zero-emission vehicles for commercial fleets. The motorcoaches and city transit buses are designed and developed by Lightning eMotors at their headquarters in Loveland, Colorado.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, reports that its fleet of over 500 natural gas vehicles has surpassed 20 million miles (32 million km). Ryder actively monitors public and private incentive programs in 47 states and provinces throughout the US and Canada. Ryder System, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach sales and support in the USA and Canada, has finalized an agreement with Lightning Systems, a Loveland, Colorado-based developer of zero-emission electric drivetrains for commercial vehicle fleets. It is a smart way to integrate zero emissions into a motorcoach fleet.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

The number of available and announced models of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment in the United States and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to year-end 2019, according to the Zero-Emission Technology Inventory ( ZETI ), a product of CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Upstart electric vehicle brand Rivian is extending its reach into the commercial vehicle market, entering into a new partnership with JBPCO. First of many RHD for Canada Post; via Fleet Owner. Canada Post plans to have its entire fleet electrified by 2040. This represents the foundation.”

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The proprietary modular capsule technology is significantly lighter than the current state of the art in hydrogen storage and is designed from first principles for flight and ground transport safety certification. Full-scale prototype of Universal Hydrogen's gaseous hydrogen module, with one capsule removed.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BrightDrop, GM’s new business focused on electric last-mile deliveries ( earlier post ), has completed the first production builds of the EV600, a key milestone to deliver its first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) to FedEx Express in time for the holiday season. Security system with motion sensors to help keep cargo secure.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2017

million in funding between them, and during the program they will receive education, mentorship and access to technology from corporate and technology partners including new partners IBM Canada and TribalScale, and existing partners including Techstars, OMERS Ventures, and the City of Toronto. The nine participating startups have raised $2.7

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The engine is designed to meet current and future emissions requirements. Propane is a popular alternative fuel for commercial fleets due to the domestic fuel’s reduced costs and emissions. As ROUSH CleanTech marks its 10-year anniversary, it has sold more than 37,000 vehicles across the United States and Canada.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The commercial operation of this facility is targeted to begin in 2026-2027. Further to this proposed facility announcement, Air Products is also investigating the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen fueling station network in the United States’ northeast region, including the ability to serve Air Products’ truck fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

These partnerships will be supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and National Research Council Canada (NRC). GM Canada, and Hydrogenics. GM Canada, and Hydrogenics. The newly funded projects are: Low Platinum PEM Fuel Cells.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2021

The large-scale, multiyear demonstration is designed to assess the operational and technical feasibility of the vehicles in a heavy-duty setting, as well as to expand infrastructure to support hydrogen throughout the region. —Kevin Baney, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

and Syntroleum Corporation that produces synthetic fuels from animal fats and greases, has entered into strategic marketing alliance, commercial off-take and supply chain management agreements with Mansfield Oil Company to distribute renewable diesel to the commercial fleet vehicle market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

has introduced a new self-contained, mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station designed for small to mid-size vehicle fleets. Enclosed in a protective trailer shell, the new IMW system can fuel CNG-powered refuse trucks, delivery trucks, service vans or other types of vehicle fleets.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Canada-based Forge Hydrocarbons Corporation, a spin-off from the University of Alberta ( earlier post ), has received a US$4-million from Lockheed Martin under the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy. Lockheed Martin also delivers continued In-Service Support for the CC-130J fleet.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. None of the “import” brands currently offer light commercial EVs in the US.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2022

As a result, advanced economies have lost market leadership, as 27 out of 31 reactors that started construction since 2017 are Russian or Chinese designs. Despite moves to extend the lifetimes of some existing plants, the nuclear fleet operating in advanced economies could shrink by one-third by 2030 without further efforts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. The system is available in the US and Canada. Conversions Fleets Hybrids' XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), announced that it is providing hybrid vans to Canadian Linen, a linen and uniform service subsidiary of AmeriPride Services. The system is now available as a ship-thru option in the US and Canada.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2012

The City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 10 BYD 40-foot electric buses for City transit services in 2012. Transit Windsor has the unique distinction of running in Canada as well as in Detroit, making this launch one that serves on both Canadian and United States’ roads. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 26, 2024

EVs Are Here to Stay, But There’s Work to Do EVs are here to stay, and funding opportunities for zero-emission fleets will drive exponential growth for these vehicles and their charging solutions in 2024. In 2023, 14 million EVs [1] are expected to be sold worldwide across consumer, public sector and commercial markets.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2019

and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (collectively New Flyer), subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. While purchasing a ZEB is one step toward building a zero-emission fleet, developing depot or on route charging infrastructure is the second, most critical step requiring complex technical expertise to ensure successful deployment.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a part of the commitment to be more environmentally friendly, it will use Rivian’s EDV as it was named an exclusive connectivity partner for the automaker in the United States and Canada. One of several ways AT&T is aiming to cut costs is by increasing electrification throughout its fleet of vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

million in funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for a one-year extension to a project that is furthering commercialization of the company’s fuel cell power module for use in the transit bus market. Whistler’s 20-bus fleet has surpassed the 1.7 Ballard Power Systems has been awarded approximately C$2.0

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. None of the “import” brands currently offer light commercial EVs in the US.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2022

Although Tesla’s Semi project has been delayed several times due to supply restrictions beyond the company’s control, it has accumulated a considerable number of fleet orders from companies like Frito Lay and Anheuser-Busch. Volvo VNR all-electric semi joins Martin Brower, McDonald’s Canada fleet.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Proton Power Systems recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smith Electric Vehicles, the commercial electric vehicle division of The Tanfield Group Plc. Pure electric commercial vehicles have a limited range and are currently restricted to low mileage, urban operations. —Thomas Melczer, CEO of Proton Power.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security, and support overall sustainability efforts. BrightDrop’s second product to market will be the EV600 electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

million partnership with McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, with funding support from the Canadian government, to develop next-generation, energy-efficient, high-performance electrified powertrains and powertrain components. Chrysler Group LLC has entered a 5-year, $18.2-million Chrysler Group will invest $9.25

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2010

Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems Inc., is working with Bajaj Auto Limited on a development project involving the compressed natural gas fuelled version of a three-wheeled commercial delivery vehicle. This vehicle is designed for use within major cities in India, where air pollution is a very serious problem.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While electric vehicles are celebrated for their eco-friendly and efficient design, they present a challenge to the power grid during peak hours or certain energy events. Research indicates that “nearly all medium and large commercial customers incur demand charges,” highlighting the financial implications. What is Demand Response?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

In May, Steeper and Aalborg University opened a new hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) facility designed to test HydroFaction feedstocks. The Aalborg facility is a continuous bench scale model of future larger commercial systems.

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