Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Irvine, California-based electric vehicle startup Rivian announced that it will enable other companies to purchase its custom-designed Rivian Commercial Van as an initial period of making them exclusively for Amazon concludes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Texas-based Nacero, a company seeking to produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock ( earlier post ) has awarded a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply wind power to Nacero’s planned flagship manufacturing facility in Penwell, Texas.

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Wind Texas Gasoline Purchase 418

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

VIA Motors, a provider of electric drive technology and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide variety of Class 2 – 5 electric commercial vehicles applications, has received a purchase order for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cabs from Pegasus Specialty Vehicles.

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Motor Motors Motoring United States 485

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MARCH 2, 2023

After a competitive search, the United States Postal Service (USPS) awarded a contract for 9,250 Ford E-Transit battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. Acquisitions of NGDV after 2026 will be 100% electric.

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Purchase Electric Vehicles Ford Kansas City 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. DSNY took delivery of its first fully electric refuse vehicle, a Mack LR Electric demonstration model, in September 2020, when it began rigorous real-world testing in Brooklyn.

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New York City New York Purchase Lithium Ion 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Ram Truck brand unveiled its Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time in a Super Bowl commercial yesterday. The commercial also signaled the official opening of customer reservations for a place in line to per-order the truck at RamRev.com.

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All-Electric Commercial Electric Electrical 459

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

The US Postal Service plans to boost its purchase of EVs based on what it says are refinements to the Postal Service’s overall network modernization, route optimizations, improved facility electric infrastructure, and availability of vehicles and technology. Earlier post.).

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 3, 2022

This bill would establish a federal tax credit for businesses to purchase electric and plug-in hybrid […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Each year, automakers and other companies spend a significant amount of money on purchasing commercial space during the Super Bowl, and this year, electric vehicles (EVs) are taking center stage during the Big Game. The Dawn Project also purchased commercials for the Super Bowl last year.

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Kia BMW Commercial Toyota 123

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The zero-emission electric commercial vehicle market has a challenge at its core: battery sourcing and supply conditions. It’s critically important to understand the issues and complexities of the commercial vehicle industry’s battery needs and challenges.

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MARCH 14, 2022

the largest private aviation company in the world, and FlightSafety International, a leader in professional aviation training, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lilium, makers of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet ( earlier post ), for a proposed strategic partnership. NetJets Inc.,

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Purchase International Florida Companies 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2018

Battery electric buses and fuel cell electric buses qualify. ZEB purchase requirements. A large transit agency would phase in ZEB purchasing starting in 2023 at 25% of annual new buses purchased. ZEB is defined as a bus with zero tailpipe emissions. Elements of the ICT include: ZEB Rollout Plan. ZEB Bonus credit.

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Purchase California Clean Cleaning 276

Electric Cars Report

JUNE 14, 2023

The Ram Truck brand has announced that Merchants Fleet will become a key commercial customer of the all-new Ram ProMaster EV electric van that debuts later this year. The agreement calls for the purchase of 12,500 Ram ProMaster EVs over the next several years.

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Purchase Fleet Fully Electric All-Electric 104

Teslarati

JUNE 21, 2023

Tesla is rumored to be purchasing wireless charging company Wiferion, a Freiberg, Germany-based entity with charging and power solutions. A report from Gründerszene/Business Insider states that Wiferion is set to offload its business to Tesla International BV, a filing in the German Commercial Register indicates.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Concurrent with a public listing of Skyworks Aeronautics shares, Skyworks Aeronautics will issue warrants to GEM to purchase up to 3% of the common stock of the company. This agreement follows Skyworks Aeronautics’ recent announcement of its electric aircraft collaboration with Mobius.energy to produce the eGyro.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Electric vehicle demand among potential buyers is growing, but it’s slower than many had hoped. That said, commercial buyers, especially those with large fleets, may be the short-term savior for automakers with deep EV investments.

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Purchase Fleet California F-150 104

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, has begun construction of a second commercial-scale US Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA, in support of domestic efforts to advance the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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Commercial Batteries Battery Porsche 199

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Energy infrastructure developer Bakken Energy (Bakken) has reached agreement with Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) on key terms and conditions to purchase the assets of the Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas), a subsidiary of Basin Electric, and the owner of the Great Plains Synfuels Plant.

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Hydrogen North Dakota Purchase Parts 305

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

million in funding for three projects developing fuel cell and battery-electric drives for commercial vehicles. The question is not whether, but rather when battery-electric and hydrogen drives will become competitive in road freight transport. We want to work towards zero emissions road logistics with alternative drives.

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Commercial Fuel Germany Batteries 170

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Microvast Holdings, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery solutions, and REE Automotive signed a supply and purchase agreement through which Microvast, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Microvast Gmbh, will offer MV-C Gen 4 HpCO high-energy lithium-ion battery packs for “Powered by REE” EV platforms.

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Li-ion Commercial Lithium Ion Power 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Lion Electric will deliver 10 battery electric trucks to Amazon; the first two will be delivered this year. Our all-electric trucks will be a valuable addition to Amazon’s trucking operations as they work to deliver on their sustainability goals. Lion’s trucks are available for purchase today.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Nikola Corporation has received a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order that is a requirement for Nikola’s Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be eligible for CARB’s Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program.

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Scrappage Tax Credit Purchase California 435

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems is lowering the prices of its 2021 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles by 10 to 50% for Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles. Lightning Energy offers a full range of purchased or leased charging stations and, optionally, full charging as a service (CaaS).

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Price Fleet Ford Electric 476

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks; the first 130 trucks will be delivered in 2023 and 2024.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2022

United and United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced an investment in and commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy. Under the commercial agreement, United has agreed to purchase at least 300 million gallons of SAF over 20 years from Dimensional. Dimensional Energy, which recently received a $3.1-million

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Commercial Energy Tucson CO2 199

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APRIL 28, 2020

and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe. VDL Bus & Coach has been the market leader in the electric bus sector in Europe with a share of 22%. As a product of this joint cooperation, the electric buses will be first launched in the Netherlands in 2020.

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Europe Commercial Vehicles Netherlands 243

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Bird, a leader in electric shared micromobility services, unveiled the Bird Bike, a new e-bike that you can own. The future of transportation is all-electric. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity.

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Purchase Gas-Electric Miles Light 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Volta Trucks , the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, and Cake , the Swedish maker of premium lightweight, electric motorcycles, are collaborating to decarbonize and decongest last mile deliveries, while also improving service to end customers.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Miles Electric 259

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AUGUST 12, 2021

ChargePoint Holdings, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, has acquired ViriCiti, a leading provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets. The ViriCiti team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint’s operations.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform. The all-electric E1 will feature a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,500 pounds.

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Electric Vehicles Ford Vehicles Electric 418

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The vast majority of the funded projects are for battery-electric buses and infrastructure; two projects are receiving a total of $3.2 Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2021

Toyota, Toyota’s truck division Hino, and Isuzu are establishing a partnership in commercial vehicles to collaborate in CASE technologies: connected, autonomous, shared and electric driving technologies. Also, Isuzu plans to acquire Toyota shares of the same value through a market purchase. Background.

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Isuzu Commercial Toyota Vehicles 186

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Groupe Renault is extending the range of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. The vehicles are equipped with a range extender fuel cell providing electric and thermal power of 10 kW, increasing the range of Renault MASTER Z.E. VAT (including the battery purchase and not including ecological bonuses).

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Light Commercial Range Electric Vehicles 170

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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Maryland BYD Maintenance Purchase 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Performance Team – A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks ( earlier post )—the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. Customers are looking for more truck power to meet high volume delivery demands.

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Volvo North America Electric Electrical 429

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 27, 2023

Microvast Holdings and REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle platforms and EVs, announced the signing of a supply and purchase agreement.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

Hylane GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung, one of Germany’s largest motor insurers, has purchased 18 fuel-cell-electric trucks from Hyzon Motors, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2022. Hyzon also plans a Class 6 fuel-cell-electric truck for the European market.

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