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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

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The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans into the FedEx fleet in Canada is an important step in the company’s goal to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040.

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Solid Power installs EV cell pilot line; 300 cells per week

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Solid Power, a developer of all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles, has completed installation of its pilot production line—dubbed the “EV cell pilot line”—which is designed to produce EV-scale solid-state cells.

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Electrify America collaborating with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations

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Electrify America announced collaborations with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations across the US. Electrify America plans to install or have under development 484 charging station sites featuring more than 2,000 ultra-fast chargers by July 2019. .

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, has launched the new Motorist Assistance Plan (MAP) Electric Vehicle Protection. —John Pappanastos, President and CEO of EFG Companies. Morgan and Edison Electric Institute: 1.2 and 6 million vehicles by 2030.

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The Benefits of Installing Dash Cams in Electric Vehicles for Added Protection

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Electric cars are becoming more popular because they help the environment, cost less, and have new technology. Like all cars, electric vehicles can still get into accidents, be vandalized, or be stolen. Dash cams help protect electric vehicle owners by providing an extra layer of security.

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Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

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million electric vehicles on the road in the US, and sales forecasted to reach 2.5 Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which can easily use gas stations all over the country, EV charging infrastructure can still be hard to find outside major cities. What Chargers Should You Install at a Hotel or Motel?

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Bentley installs biofuel tank at Crewe factory after successful biogasoline performance trial at Goodwood

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Bentley has installed a 1,200-liter biofuel tank at its Crewe factory after successful performance trials of biogasoline— Sustain by Coryton —at Goodwood Festival of Speed. However, the company is also committed to supporting all current and past vehicles.

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