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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

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is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. tons) capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers. An extended range option is also available, effectively doubling the standard average range to 400 miles.

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Kenworth and Peterbilt first electric Class 8 trucks up Pike’s Peak; fuel cell and BEV

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PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. mile Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course. —Kyle Quinn, PACCAR chief technology officer.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh. Each trim has a variety of packages, range-extending battery options, and add-on features. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit.

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Ford F-150 Lightning prevails in two high-intensity towing tests in cold and warm climates

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However, customers will want to know what effect towing and the climate limitations had on the range, as the company recently confirmed its EPA-rated range ratings for several variants of the F-150 Lightning. This route was eight miles long, and ascends at a 7 percent incline to a maximum elevation of 11,158 feet.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters. At 20 degrees : EVs experienced a 12% decrease in driving range without the heater; a 41% decrease with the heater. ? How can this be?

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. State of Colorado Department of Transportation. Hampton Roads Transit will purchase 40-ft Proterra Catalyst E2 Extended Range Electric Buses and associated Depo Plug-in Chargers.

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Denver RTD orders 17 New Flyer electric buses

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The order, supported by local and federal funds, helps RTD meet sustainability goals outlined in the Colorado Climate Action Plan to mitigate climate change impact through elimination of statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050.

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