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Highland Electric Transportation raises $253M to accelerate electrification of school fleets

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Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey fleet solutions delivering the latest in zero-emission technologies to school districts and fleet managers, has raised $253 million to accelerate its growth. The financing was led by Vision Ridge Partners with participation by Fontinalis Partners and existing investors.

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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

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The project will enable at least 44 buses in Ride On Montgomery County’s transit fleet to transition from diesel to electric, advancing the County’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, reducing lifetime emissions by more than 155,000 tons, while delivering resilience to climate events and power outages.

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Brasov orders 25 Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses

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The investment in modern and environmentally friendly Solaris vehicles will allow the operator from Brasov to exchange the whole—and significantly expand—the trolleybus fleet currently in use. The main purpose of the project co-financed by the EU is to reduce pollutant emissions in the centre of the city.

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TeraWatt Infrastructure aims to address the massive energy capacity needs of EV fleet charging depots

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As more fleets of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles go electric, there’s a growing awareness that building the necessary charging infrastructure will be a complex proposition, requiring specialized expertise and considerable capital. TeraWatt has only recently come out of stealth mode, and has yet to announce any major customers.

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How Smart Energy Management for EV Charging Is Connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference

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We found ourselves thinking about how Smart Energy Management for EV charging is connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference; Countries from around the world continue to focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a key strategy for reducing the rate of global warming.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid. That’s one way.

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The Many Benefits of V2G Charging

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Drivers are only beginning to tap into another big benefit: vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging. This technology has huge potential upsides not only for EV drivers but also for businesses and even the entire electrical grid. What Is Vehicle-to-Grid Charging? Consider a company with a 100-vehicle fleet, for example.