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Why Delivery Fleet Electrification Will Continue Apace

Setec Powerr

Companies worldwide are looking towards electrifying their delivery fleets, and Amazon, the global e-commerce titan, is leading the way. The move towards delivery fleet electrification is not just about adhering to environmental obligations. Here’s why delivery fleet electrification will continue apace.

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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

Baua Electric

Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. The post Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. million, with an additional $21.2

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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Harvard University recently purchased four Proterra battery-electric buses and electric infrastructure. The new buses will replace four, similarly sized biodiesel-powered vehicles, representing more than 30% of Harvard’s fleet. The new 800-volt system architecture allows vehicles to accept high-power DC fast-charging.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

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will receive $220,554 to purchase and install electric vehicle charging equipment on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. The funded projects will expand the campus charging network, and reduce the campus fleet's petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc.,

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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