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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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WattEV’s TaaS model provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks. Volvo Trucks North America’s customer WattEV has ordered 50 Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to launch its Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) model in California.

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The powertrains will be manufactured in Wrightspeed’s 110,000 sq.

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

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Photo: Toyota Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. But CarsDirect reports that the EV is available in the Greater New York area with a lease cash discount. The bZ4X starts at $43,070 for the 2024 model year. of its total US sales.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT. All sales are made through one of several dealers that offer vehicles equipped with Lightning Systems’ electric powertrains. Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult RFP/Bid 19-01.

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NY Governor Cuomo announces “Make-Ready” program for EV charging stations; >20K EV rebates approved

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New York Governor Andrew M. Given the low penetration of EVs on the road today, it is difficult to recoup installation costs from charging revenues due to low station utilization.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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New for 2021, Lightning eMotors will offer a new digital dashboard that highlights range, efficiency and state of charge, a new phone application interface, and support for new Ford safety features. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent.

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

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The number of electric vehicle models that can be leased for less than an average monthly lease cost of $400/month has grown by 50% since last August. seconds, 226-mile range), but its average monthly lease cost will be north of $400/month unless the dealer agrees to a substantial discount. seconds) to less than $400/month.

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