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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. In 2021, Colorado's Lightning eMotors is introducing a new Generation 4 model of its popular Lightning Electric Transit Van.

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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The Transit Bus Repower is a full-featured powertrain conversion of an existing diesel transit bus to a battery-electric bus. The Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower is available for order now with delivery in six months and offers a range of up to 200 miles (depending on the configuration). —Tim Reeser, Lightning Systems CEO.

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Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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The T2145e electric motor coach undergoing final testing in Colorado. It has excellent power, over 200 miles of range on a charge, and Lightning’s energy division can support installation of fast-charging systems that meet our customer’s stringent requirements. The first zero-emission motorcoach was delivered in December.

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InDEED, a success

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A wide range of EVs were displayed online, from electric farm equipment in rural areas to EV school buses in Montgomery County , Maryland. The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV.

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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines will develop and demonstrate engineered composite membranes for efficient tritium extraction for fusion applications. These innovations could reduce the cost of HTS conductors by a factor of 30. Interfacial-Engineered Membranes for Efficient Tritium Extraction - $1,397,973.

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NREL researchers report on two approaches to upgrading biomass pyrolysis oil for hydrocarbon fuels

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At last month’s World Renewable Energy Forum 2012 in Denver, Colorado, researchers from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory presented papers on two different approaches to upgrade pyrolysis oils to hydrocarbon fuels or fuel intermediates. Woody biomass gave up to 36% carbon conversion to pure hydrocarbons at optimum conditions.

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DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative; awards $23.5M to 5 more manufacturing R&D projects

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The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Colorado School of Mines. Earlier post.) Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative.