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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.

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Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

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Currently, a significant number of commercial EV charging stations in the US are concentrated on the east and west coasts or in major urban areas. EV charging station placement along many of these routes allow for EV drivers the option to solely recharge at Walmart stores during their travels.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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a leading maker of battery-electric commercial transit buses. Using technology developed by Proterra, the lightweight, composite-body bus recharges in about 10 minutes. While this investment will help Proterra commercialize its electric bus and fast-charging technology, it also helps to address the future challenges of urban mobility.

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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We drove several F-150 Lightnings, in various trims, with and without payloads or trailers, out of San Antonio and through the winding roads of Texas hill country during the first week of May. With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The program includes the installation of 10 alternative fuel refueling sites (two B20, one Electric Recharging, and seven CNG). Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. Total DOE award: $15,000,000. Total DOE award: $14,983,167.