Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

FTA’s Low-No Program supports transit agencies in purchasing or leasing low- or no-emission buses and other transit vehicles that use technologies such as battery electric and fuel-cell power to provide cleaner, more efficient transit service in communities across the country. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Rapidly declining battery costs, low-cost electricity, and federal purchase incentives mean these vehicles will be cheaper to own and operate than diesel trucks before the end of this decade. million zero-emission trucks and buses are projected to be on the roads by 2030, including 130,000 combination tractor-trailers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

announced the availability of the US’ largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations to date. Through the Chicago-Area EV Infrastructure Project, 26 fast-chargers have been installed, with 73 total fast-chargers planned. The $21 card includes three 15-minute sessions at fast-charging stations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2009

As part of several technology demonstration projects under study, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has purchased six Coulomb Technologies electric vehicle charging stations from Carbon Day Automotive, Chicago, Ill. Last year, MGE purchased one of the state’s first plug-in hybrid cars.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest.

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2022

On Wednesday, Tesla board member Kimbal Musk purchased 25,000 TSLA shares. Musk’s recent purchase of TSLA stock was listed in a Form-4 filing. million on his purchase. Musk had exercised a call option to buy TSLA shares at a discounted price of $74.17 Considering the shares’ discounted price, Kimbal Musk spent just about $1.85

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The deal marks the first time ever that the hardware was ever purchased for an independent EV charging network. They will also feature the “Magic Dock,” which enables the use of both NACS and CCS connectors, enabling multiple electric vehicle manufacturers to utilize the bp pulse charging network.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

ChargePoint Holdings, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, has acquired ViriCiti, a leading provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets. The ViriCiti team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint’s operations.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2013

Nissan provided a list of the top 15 markets in the US for the Nissan LEAF battery-electric vehicle. Chicago and Denver (tied). In Chicago, charging infrastructure growth has been more recent and now is robust. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2012

DBT CEV, one of the largest electric vehicle charging infrastructure firms in Europe, and Matra, a leading manufacturer of Light Electric Vehicles are introducing the Bat’Lib system, a battery swapping station for e-bikes and e-scooters, at EVS 26 in Los Angeles. Bat’Lib station. Credit: DBT CEV/Matra. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2012

The City of Bogota, Colombia, has launched a pilot project to spur the use of electric vehicles in Bogota’s center-city taxi fleet. Bogota’s electric vehicle taxi project is a significant achievement, which demonstrates, once again, the city’s clear commitment to transform its transportation sector.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Drive Electric Earth Month is an offshoot of Drive Electric Week , a long-running annual tradition hosting meetups mostly in the US, but also occasionally in other countries.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The vehicles are part of AT&T’s planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018. AT&T’s fleet nationwide currently numbers more than 71,500 vehicles. In Illinois AT&T operates 84 hybrid-electric vehicles and 81 CNGs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

TransLink will be adding these to their two LFSe vehicles delivered in 2019 as part of the Canadian Consortium for Urban Transportation Research and Innovation (CUTRIC) Canada-wide Interchangeability Project, bringing their fleet to 17 Nova Bus electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

Globally, FedEx has more than 1,800 alternative-energy vehicles already in service. Two of the new all-electric trucks come from Navistar, and are being assembled in Indiana. Another pair of electric vehicles is being purchased from a different manufacturer for delivery to the Los Angeles area later in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Electric vehicle maker THINK released its first US EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. The company recently announced plans to manufacture the THINK City electric car in Elkhart, Ind. City Purchase/Usage.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2022

With the vehicle’s range and the availability of charging infrastructure, we are excited to see how this vehicle performs in our operation and helps us understand the path forward to scale an electrification strategy for FedEx Office.”. Wal-Mart purchased 4,500 Canoo all-electric deliver vans that will make last-mile deliveries.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI. Pacific Gas & Electric (California). Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Portland, Ore.;

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Pike projections of cumulative light duty plug-in electric vehicle sales, 10 largest MSAs by population, 2011-2017. Pike Research has earlier forecasted the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market at the national level in the US, globally, and within world regions and key countries. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Called the Strati, the electric vehicle will be 3D-printed in one piece using direct digital manufacturing ( DDM )—the first time this method has been used to make a car. Local Motors plans to launch production-level 3D-printed vehicles that will be available to the general public for purchase in the months following the show.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

Car sharing and ride sharing are blurring together Car sharing allows households to own only one car, instead of two or three, or for some to forgo car ownership completely, using the variations of car sharing and services to pick a vehicle or ride for a given task and location. In the U.S. as well as 600 universities throughout the country.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

Among the company’s initiatives to improve fuel economy are: Upcoming addition of 87 all-electric trucks to its green fleet bringing the all-electric vehicle count to 130. By the end of FY13, FedEx will have more than 11,000 such vehicles in service, more than 35% of its U.S. pick-up and delivery fleet. Rockville, M.D.);

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

Under the program, Baltimore residents and tourists can rent these vehicles at the science center in the Baltimore Inner Harbor during the day to drive around the city to experience the feel of an electric vehicle. Electrovaya has received approval for a C$16.7 million (US$14.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

Additionally, an extensive public awareness program will expand the interest and adoption of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technology in the Midwest region. City of Chicago, Department of Environment’s Chicago Area Alternative Fuels Deployment Project. Total DOE award: $14,999,927. Total DOE award: $14,999,905.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Vehicle Workgroup and create a strategic plan for statewide natural gas. vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. for electric vehicle (EV) users (and potential EV users) in Minnesota. vehicle and natural gas workshops to educate potential fleet users in the. Bay Area Air Quality.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Harless helped convert a second vehicle with friend Robert Layman, an engineer for Eli Lilly, who he introduced to Steiner.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Harless helped convert a second vehicle with friend Robert Layman, an engineer for Eli Lilly, who he introduced to Steiner.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It’s the perfect time to look into the future and see what the coming year has in store for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. . Electric SUVs. Also making its debut as a vehicle manufacturer is IndiEV with its Indi One electric SUV. . The future is electric. Also; it’s an SUV. .

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s not just vehicles that are changing with the shift to electricity. More and more municipalities are adopting new building codes that mandate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new developments, further facilitating the overall adoption of EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Gold Peak purchased an equity stake in PICC late last year. (PICC) has completed a software upgrade to its 6.1 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Orange EV, a manufacturer of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, announced that fleets in the state of New York can now save up to $150,000 per T-Series pure electric terminal truck (the 160 kWh model; the 80 kWh model is approved for a $123,960 voucher). After delivering purchased trucks, Orange EV redeems the voucher incentive.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Midland, MI.

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EV Connect

MAY 17, 2021

Not long ago, the idea that major corporations around the world would make the bold move of switching to all-electric vehicle fleets would have seemed far-fetched, if not inconceivable. The initiative, led by Ceres, aims to push more corporations toward fleet electrification and help expand the demand for electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2011

DBT, the largest European charging station manufacturer, announced that Nissan has selected it as one of five companies collaborating to speed the development of cheaper and smaller quick chargers for electric vehicles and to accelerate the installation of publicly-available quick charge points.

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