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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. and Moog Inc.,

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Swiss Post, Austrian Post to move to fully electric fleets by 2030

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The company already operates the largest electric vehicle fleet in the country and will switch more than 9,000 vehicles to electric as part of EV100. Committing to go fully electric through EV100 will drive innovation and ensure long-term competitive advantage for the business.

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Royal Mail announces first delivery office with an all-electric delivery fleet

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The Bristol East Central Delivery Office, located in the City’s Easton area, has had its 23 entire fleet of diesel delivery and collection vans replaced by fully electric equivalents. Six electric charging posts have also been installed on the site as part of the transformation.

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. The truck is expected to have significantly reduced maintenance and fuel costs compared with a similarly equipped internal combustion unit.

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DHL Express orders 12 all-electric cargo planes from Eviation

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It will require 30 minutes or less to charge per flight hour and have a maximum range of up to 815 kilometers (440 nautical miles). Alice’s advanced electric motors have fewer moving parts to increase reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

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First electric school buses deployed in Texas; 3 Blue Bird buses

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With help from their local dealer, Rush Bus Centers, and the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the district was able to fund the buses and charging stations with grants from the Volkswagen settlement. Blue Bird now has more than 300 electric school bus units already delivered or on order.

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Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck now in serial production

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The Mack LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle ( earlier post ), is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania. LVO is where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled. Updating the facility is also required.