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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the announcement of the Volvo LIGHTS project in late 2018. million from CARB as part of California Climate Investments (CCI).

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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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Prior to this modification, California utilities were guided by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision established in 2010 that exempted light-duty vehicle charging station providers from being regulated as a utility but did not explicitly exempt medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers.

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Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR Truck at TEC Equipment in Southern California

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The TEC Fontana dealership has two 50 kW chargers inside its truck maintenance bays, as well as a 150 kW charger located outside to enable fleet customers to fast charge at the dealership. The Volvo LIGHTS project has provided valuable insight into how to build realistic project timelines.

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GP JOULE to order 100 Nikola Tre Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

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IVECO will provide the essential maintenance and service functions. The order is subject to GP JOULE’s successful application for KsNI funding, Germany’s program to support the acquisition of vehicles with alternative, climate-friendly drives.

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DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

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Deployed as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks will operate in a pilot project through the end of 2021 to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in DHE’s daily routes. Earlier post.).

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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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The lithium/iron phosphate technology eliminates the use of any cobalt or nickel and is suited for light commercial vehicles due to durability. Further efficiency and comfort is provided with pre-entry climate control which can be activated in advance via the Mercedes me connect app, via MBUX or spontaneously via the vehicle key.

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Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual revealed in its entirety

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Tesla Cybertruck specifications as detailed in owner’s manual Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual table of contents Cybertruck Owner’s Manual Using This Owner’s Manual Overview Exterior Interior Overview Touchscreen Vehicle Status Interior Electronics Cargo Bed Outlets Voice Commands Cameras Opening and Closing Keys Doors Windows (..)

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