Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

With more than $32 million in pending orders from commercial and government fleets, commercial electric vehicle supplier Lightning Systems is more than tripling the size of its manufacturing, research and development facility in Loveland, Colorado.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2015

The California Energy Commission approved a grant of $2.4 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to build and to test seven hybrid fuel-cell, Class 8 trucks to transport cargo at the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2023

The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. In this first test flight, one of the airplane’s turbine engines was replaced with Universal Hydrogen’s fuel cell-electric, megawatt-class powertrain.

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Teslarati

APRIL 14, 2023

The Tesla Semi is already being delivered to customers, but a lot of information about the production version of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler is still under wraps. million in grants. Erica Edwards , Senior Vice President for Manufacturing for PepsiCo, was optimistic about the company’s growing Tesla Semi fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2017

UPS will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The project is part of a fuel cell project grant awarded by DOE in 2013 focused on verifying the proof of concept in commercial delivery vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

AmeriPride Services, a leading textile rental services and supply company in North America, announced plans to replace 20% of the fleet at its Vernon branch with electric delivery trucks equipped with Motiv Power Systems All-Electric Powertrains. Motiv has delivered the first of ten zero-emission step vans.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

The California Energy Commission approved more than $10 million in grants for four projects demonstrating advanced medium- and heavy-duty vehicle technologies utilizing battery-electric or fuel-cell electric powertrains that will enhance market acceptance and lead to vehicle production and commercialization. million to Hydrogenics USA Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

The California Energy Commission (CEC) selected Symbio, Michelin, and Faurecia along with GTI and other industry partners, to develop and demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled, regional-haul Class 8 truck, as major contributors to a state-supported hydrogen mobility project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Near-Zero natural gas engine development program, which covers Class 4-7 vehicles. The Ford base engine will offer fleets a Near-Zero Natural Gas engine for the F-450, F-550, F-650, F-750, F-53, F-59, and E-450 applications. Many of these vehicles will be able to take advantage of various grant funding opportunities.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Alpha Lion, which carries mail for the US Postal Service between the Northwest United States and Southern California, is adding 16 new natural gas trucks to its fleet through Clean Energy’s Zero Now program and is expected to use more than 700,000 gallons of Redeem annually. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. million gallons.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. New partners for fleets—and lots of them. Driving style also matters.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Morgan Olson walk-in van with Lightning Hybrids hydraulic drive system installed for AmeriPride. The system, which does not have electric batteries, uses this otherwise wasted energy for acceleration, supplementing power from the internal combustion engine to reduce fuel costs for fleet owners and greatly cut emissions.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

FedEx Ground, Purolator, and UPS each purchased an evaluation vehicle with assistance from CALSTART through a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The vehicle chassis includes a Parker hydraulic hybrid drive system, integrated and assembled by FCCC, with bodies installed by Morgan Olson.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Vouchers and grants are available in some regions for zero-emissions vehicles. Installation can be completed in just hours by certified installers. Lightning Systems, formerly known as Lightning Hybrids, is a fast-growing, global fleet solutions company with headquarters in Loveland, Colo. Specifications.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The California Air Resource Board (CARB) is awarding $7 million to CALSTART to develop a Class 8 truck that will achieve a 90% reduction in NO x along with a 15-20% fuel efficiency improvement. The Achates engine model destined for the Class 8 demonstration is related to the 9.8-liter We’re aiming at the heart of the Class 8 market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From Binghamton to the Big Apple, there are big savings for businesses looking to install EV infrastructure. Upgrading your Fleet Federal tax credits offset up to $7,500 of the cost of purchasing a new electric vehicle. The Charge Ready NY rebate provides up to $4,000 per Level 2 charging station installed in parking lots.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

However, one customer still isn’t benefiting from EVs: the American middle class. This price barrier prevents the middle class from capitalizing on the notable cost savings of EVs, paying a “poverty penalty” of $1,000/year in higher fuel and maintenance costs by driving gas-powered vehicles. Help Navigating EV Incentives.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Customer Support : Utilities pledge to assure that a robust customer service process is in place that can scale up to support large numbers of plug-in vehicle customer service requests ranging from charging infrastructure installations to utility-specific rate options and incentive plans.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

The bailout money they already got should grant us that right. Equip all the GM Dealerships to convert the existing fleet of gasoline powered cars and trucks to plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. Install solar and wind charging stations at every meter and parking space in America. There you go.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Among the programs considered for this are plug in grants or other consumer incentives to provide certainty for investors and consumers; raising awareness of the benefits of ULEVs with a government and manufacturer-run campaign; and encouraging higher uptake in the public sector. Shaping the necessary infrastructure.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The German government offers grants up to €9,000 plus tax reductions for fully electric passenger vehicles, €40,000 for small to medium-sized electric trucks and up to €500,000 for heavy-duty trucks. Electrification of fleets. Electrification of fleets (buses and light, semi and heavy commercial vehicles) continues to expand.

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Wallbox

JUNE 30, 2021

Finally, EV friendly tax schemes can be an effective alternative to direct monetary grants when it comes to boosting EV purchases. Besides rolling out EV incentives, Norway has also invested in first-class charging infrastructure to support the transition to more sustainable vehicles. Investing in Infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2009

For the three other covered vehicle weight classes, the purchase tax credit cap would double; the maximum credit would be $80,000 (up from $40,000). Provides for grants for light- and heavy-duty natural gas engine development, with an annual cap of $30 million.

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Green Charging

MARCH 15, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Office for Zero emission Vehicles (OZEV) offers a couple of government electric vehicle grants to assist businesses and individuals in installing chargepoints and buying electric vehicles. Claim your Government grant for a smart EV homecharger now >. Also, previous beneficiaries can apply for the grant.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. Plug-in Car Grant. The Government also set out the eligibility criteria for its Plug-in Car Grant. Intelligent Energy (lead company), Revolve, Caparo.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

CARB funding will be allocated towards the purchase of on-road zero-emission Class 8 trucks. CEC funding will support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and installation, and workforce training and development. The grant solicitation and all associated documents are available from California Energy Commission.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2009

The commitment came as part of a grant under the United States Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program and was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In June, Parker introduced its latest version of its advanced series hydraulic hybrid system (RunWise) ( earlier post ), targeted at Class 8 refuse vehicles.

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Cars That Think

JULY 16, 2022

Nuclear-powered submarines, such as the Virginia - class fast-attack submarine, each cost roughly US $2.8 And that’s just the purchase price; the total life cycle cost for the new Columbia - class ballistic-missile submarine is estimated to exceed $395 billion. billion , according to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

million contract for 20 Class 8 electric refuse trucks. Motiv says that its ePCS can handle electric trucks from medium-duty to Class 8 heavy-duty, weighing 15,000 lbs-52,000 lbs. Motiv will work with its partner, Detroit Chassis, to install the ePCS on to a standard refuse chassis. mi) to 10 cents per mile ($0.10/mi).

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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. Navistar, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While Mercedes-Benz defines and controls the architecture with its own hardware and software base layer, the integration of leading technology players grants customers access to best-in-class services, content and functions. will be available in the new E-Class starting in 2023 with the third generation of MBUX.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

CDTI ) has received a diesel emissions reduction technology development grant under the New Technology Research and Development (NTRD) program from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) totaling $960,971. Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Yiqun Huang, program director of NTRD at HARC.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Once the tower’s three arms are at least partially functional, SpaceX will also be able to install a Starship on top of Super Heavy for the second time and test a fully-integrated two-stage Starship launch vehicle for the first time, paving the way for the first orbital-velocity launch attempt as soon as as the FAA grants a license.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

The report focused on battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, categorizing them into four classes based on their all-electric range: long-range and limited-range battery electric vehicles; range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and minimal plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Description. Example (AER).

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 17, 2022

Wireless charging is nothing new— Charged has covered wireless EV charging since at least 2011—but it may be that its true value is only coming into focus now, as more and more commercial and transit fleets are electrifying. I could drive a Class 8 truck over a light-duty charger, and it will activate one pad of that truck and still charge.

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