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ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135-million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

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Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies

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Nissan Motor is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. The Nissan Sustainable Finance Framework will enable Nissan to raise funds needed to further enhance its sustainability efforts.

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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

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Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. "We We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo!

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Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

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million contract for 20 Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit buses, featuring more than 13 megawatt hours of battery storage energy, and two Proterra megawatt-scale fleet chargers. Designed and manufactured in the United States, Proterra’s electric transit buses are equipped with the company’s own battery technology systems.

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Wells Fargo to offer financing for EnTech’s eSkid EV fleet charging platform – Charged EVs

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EV charging provider ChargePoint , energy solutions provider EnTech Solutions and bank Wells Fargo are collaborating to offer flexible financing solutions for businesses building charging infrastructure for EV fleets. The eSkid charging station is semi-portable—it requires no permanent concrete pad, and can be relocated. “For

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Bank of America introduces residential EV charger financing

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Bank of America made a drastic step forward today to make at-home residential electric vehicle chargers an easier purchase for car buyers. BoA said it would allow consumers the option to finance residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans through the bank. With the nationwide EV outlook expected to reach 26.4

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EV charging network builder Volta announces $125M in Series D funding

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Volta, a builder of commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, announced an oversubscribed Series D financing of $125 million. Goldman Sachs acted as exclusive placement agent to the company in connection with the financing. —Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Volta.

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