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Cummins, Daimler, Paccar battery JV picks Mississippi factory site

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The JV announced plans to open its new battery plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. We’re grateful to the state of Mississippi and the Marshall County community for joining us in achieving this goal and helping to realize our shared climate goals.” FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Daimler, Volvo, Navistar form a ‘supergroup’ to ramp up electric truck charging infrastructure

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Photo: Daimler Truck North America Daimler Truck North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America just formed a coalition to accelerate the rollout of US charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. In short, PACT wants to ensure that when big truck fleets go electric, they have the power they need.

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TARC rolls out six new Proterra battery-electric buses; fleet total of 15

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With the six new buses, TARC’s all-electric fleet is the second largest of its kind in the country, and the largest east of the Mississippi. The ZeroBus fleet was an $11-million dollar investment in Louisville’s transportation network made possible with federal, state and local grant funding. Regular fare ($1.75

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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In addition to financial issues, such as where incentives are available and how much driving electric will save you compared to filling up with gasoline, the deciding factor for ranking the states was the density of available public charging. The gap between states, particularly on the critical charging issue, was dramatic. California.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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seconds and is rated up-to 379 miles of driving range on a fully charged lithium-ion battery. All-electric driving range has been announced at 300 miles and should be able to connect to 350kW DC chargers for an 80% charge in about 20 minutes. If this quote is any indication, Clean Fleet Report feels strongly it will come to market.

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