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French Post Office and Renault Trucks testing electric truck with fuel cell range extender

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Maxity Electric with fuel cell range extender. Renault Trucks and the French Post Office (La Poste) will introduce on an experimental basis, and as a first in Europe, an electric truck equipped with a hydrogen-powered range extender. The range-extended 4.5-ton mail delivery vehicles with fuel cell range extenders.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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But this goal cannot be achieved with efficiency measures and a modern fleet alone. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources. But its use is currently restricted to short-range transports. Our aim is to achieve zero-emission logistics by 2050.

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California Air Resources Board Launches $20M in Funding Assistance for Heavy-Duty Hybrid Trucks and Buses

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Funding incentives range from $10,000 to $45,000 and each vehicle purchaser, regardless of the size of their fleet, is limited to a maximum of 100 vouchers. Eligibility is based on the purchase of selected hybrid vehicles and fleet owners must agree to register and operate the vehicle in California for three years.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Massachusetts, for instance, offers its MassEVIP Workplace and Fleet Charging program , which covers 60% of the costs of EV charging equipment and installation for up to $50,000 per business address. On top of that federal tax credit, there are myriad state and local options available through government entities and utility companies.

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint — And Why It’s Smart Business

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You may also qualify for state and local incentives that can further reduce the cost of transitioning your fleet to EVs, which companies ranging from Amazon to Ikea are taking steps to do. Own the Means To Charge Your EV Fleet If you’re switching to EVs, it makes sense to install EV charging stations near your facility.

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