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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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With zero tailpipe emissions and lower noise, the electric delivery trucks will help UPS make its fleet cleaner and quieter, a significant benefit in urban areas. UPS’ goal is to make the new electric vehicles a standard selection, where appropriate, in its fleet of the future.

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

Charged EVs

Cars, to a certain extent, in the next five years, everything’s going to be pretty standardized. If you take a Class 6, from a walk-in to a box truck to a refrigerated truck to a port vehicle, a tractor, every application is unique, and going in with a traditional mindset of a standard-size battery pack, it’s not going to work.

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Using modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Cars, to a certain extent, in the next five years, everything’s going to be pretty standardized. If you take a Class 6, from a walk-in to a box truck to a refrigerated truck to a port vehicle, a tractor, every application is unique, and going in with a traditional mindset of a standard-size battery pack, it’s not going to work.

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Cars, to a certain extent, in the next five years, everything’s going to be pretty standardized. If you take a Class 6, from a walk-in to a box truck to a refrigerated truck to a port vehicle, a tractor, every application is unique, and going in with a traditional mindset of a standard-size battery pack, it’s not going to work.

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Toyota-led consortium developing prototype hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pickup

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Crucial to the project is the need to maintain performance and reliability, factors that are critical in commercial vehicles, while also ensuring any solution can be produced cost-effectively. Toyota applied for APC funding last year, presenting a project to contribute to the development of new, cleaner technologies and mobility solutions.

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Propane Autogas fueling nearly 600 Nestlé Waters’ delivery trucks; about 30% of NA fleet

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Based on the proven emissions reduction compared with our older diesel units, and lower fuel and total cost of ownership, we knew this was the right application for us within the alternative fuel space. We’ve been running propane autogas vehicles since 2014, beginning with five class 5 vehicles. The Ford 6.8L

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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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The changes we set in place today will continue those public health benefits while reducing the cost of compliance by more than 60 percent. Expand credits for fleet downsizing, adding cleaner vehicles ahead of any regulatory requirements, and for installation of early retrofits. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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