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Prototype Mack heavy-duty plug-in hybrid truck part of e-Highway demo near Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

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A prototype Mack Pinnacle axle back model equipped with a proprietary plug-in hybrid electric driveline recently participated in a zero-emission eHighway demonstration in Carson, California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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Drivers will only have to park yard tractors near charging stations versus manually connecting vehicles to the stations. The Rocsys robots use computer vision to navigate the plug to the socket. Autonomous charging will enable reliable and fast charging while reducing the wear and tear on charging cables and connectors.

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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

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XL Hybrids TYs7Oafol48Kkc8KJgZoTHgMu0w8LYSbRdYOj2VdwnuKwa">announced new fleet customers who intend to purchase its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Three of the latest companies that intend to add XLP F-150s to their fleet include the City of Long Beach, Calif.;

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Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

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The solar EV charging tech company launched its product in February 2023 at Intersolar North America in Long Beach, California, and now it’s ready to take pre-orders. EV owners usually plug their cars into home chargers that are powered by an alternating current (AC) flow of energy generated from the electric grid.

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Einride opens 65-plug heavy-duty EV charging site near California ports – Charged EVs

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The charging station, which is strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach along I-710, currently serves Einride’s connected electric fleets, including routes for global shipping giant A.P. Freight mobility company Einride has opened a charging hub for heavy-duty EVs in Lynwood, California. Moller-Maersk.

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500kW wireless charging keeps electric trucks working in bitter cold

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Several such plates are now in place at the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, aimed at mitigating emissions. Depending on the language specified in a particular union’s employee contracts, the act of physically plugging in an electric truck or yard jockey might be prohibited for stevedores at ports.

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California Energy Commission approves $46.6M for hydrogen refueling and $2.8M for EV charging projects

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million hydrogen, battery electric, and plug-in electric vehicles on the roadway by 2025. The California Energy Commission gave final approval for nearly $50 million in grant awards for hydrogen refueling and electric charging construction projects recommended for funding in notices of proposed awards published in April and May.

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