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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Ford is opening an E-Transit registration site today for commercial customers ahead of order banks opening by July. To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit.

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EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets in the UK

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EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK, in partnership with Nissan. Actual savings will be dependent on the customer’s tariff, EV usage and DNO connection.

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles.

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Cummins invests in lithium-metal battery company Sion Power, multi-year development agreement

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has entered into an agreement with Sion Power Corporation ( earlier post ), a leading developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology, to design and to supply battery cells based on their proprietary lithium-metal technology for commercial vehicle applications. Cummins Inc.

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Volvo Trucks constructing electrified charging corridor in California for medium- and heavy-duty EVs

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Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

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Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region, and charged wirelessly at stations in Gothenburg, Sweden. The charging station sends energy through the charging pad, which is picked up by a receiver unit in the car.

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Azure Dynamics announces 45 Transit Connect Electric sales

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.