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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2021

Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment. In Luxembourg and the Netherlands about two-thirds of new buses were zero-emissions.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The NGDV program calls for the purchase of up to 165,000 new mail delivery trucks over the next decade.

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. The class 5 electric trucks will rely on a cab forward design, which optimizes the driver compartment and cargo area, increasing efficiency and reducing vehicle weight. in 2016.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Assembly is performed at Lightning eMotors’ Loveland, Colorado facility, which is currently ramping up to reach a production capacity of 1,000 electric commercial EVs per year in 2021 and with a goal of 20,000 vehicles per year by 2025. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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London launches £110M scrappage scheme to prepare for expanded ULEZ

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In November 2022, Mayor Kahn announced the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. It was important to us that a new electric tug should be able to carry out normal port operations, just like our existing diesel tugs. —Tony Gibson, CEO of Ports of Auckland.

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The ACT doubles-down on EV vision: Nation’s capital to ban the sale of ICE vehicles entirely

EV Central

JULY 19, 2022

It’s expected that ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury will reveal the ban via a Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy report that will be released later this week. The report is also expected to set a bold target that will see 90 percent of new vehicle sales in the ACT fully electric by 2030.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

As a result of this project and the learning that comes with the related investments, UPS can now tailor the lowest cost approach building by building and determine how best to adopt and charge a fully electric fleet. SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017. in 2016.

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Grid London Fleet Charging

Ecolab partners with Ford Pro to accelerate EV adoption

Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford Pro will collaborate with global sustainability leaders Ecolab to speed up the electrification of its vehicle fleet, with a goal of transitioning to a 100% fully electric commercial fleet by 2030. Ecolab is calling its move to EVs a crucial step in the company’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. Only 30% of New Yorkers are knowledgeable about the specific benefits and limitations of electric vehicles.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. Would increase likelihood to purchase EV. Base: Non-EV drivers.

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Volvo America Purchase Insight

Peninsula Clean Energy expands EV rebate program; up to $1,000 for new EVs under $45K

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Peninsula Clean Energy, a Community Choice Aggregation agency and the official electricity provider for San Mateo County in California, is expanding its program offering rebates to help first-time buyers of new electric vehicles. Gavin Newsom’s call for all new vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. BEVs run entirely on a battery-powered electric drivetrain. When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. .

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car. The Honda FCX Clarity FCEV and the Toyota Mirai FCEV, both use an electric drive motor and a battery pack. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars. The reasons are numerous. .

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Mercedes to go all-electric by end of decade where conditions allow; investing €40B+ in BEVs 2022-2030

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2021

ushers in a new era for purpose made electric vans and Light Commercial Vehicles, which will contribute to emission free transportation and cities in the future. In-house electric motors, such as the eATS 2.0, Last year’s targets were based on the assumption of selling 25% hybrid and electric vehicles by 2025.

Mercedes

Mercedes All-Electric Electric Electrical

Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

EV Connect

MAY 17, 2021

The initiative, led by Ceres, aims to push more corporations toward fleet electrification and help expand the demand for electric vehicles. The plummeting costs of technology haven’t hurt either — Ceres reported that electric vehicle battery costs , alone, dropped by 80% from 2012 to 2020.

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Why you’ll never know EPA range ratings for all-electric semi trucks

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For this reason, the agencies have not based the Phase 2 standards on adoption of full-electric vocational vehicles. We received many comments on electric trucks and buses. Specifically, EEI provided information on the total cost of ownership for electric trucks, and some applications may see attractive long-term cost.”

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EPA All-Electric Range Volvo

As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). To support the claim, consider this, fully electric vehicles made for 6.8% in 2020 and the trend is not going down.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Wrangler 4xe (pronounced “four-by-e”) will become Jeep’s third plug-in hybrid for Europe, where far more stringent emission rules encourage plug-in cars of all types. He bought the 4xe, he said, because it was more powerful than the rest of the range, and with the federal income-tax credit, it hadn’t cost him any more.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024, Based on GM’s Ultium Platform – Honda confirmed plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the US for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. – March 12, via Commercial Appeal.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2022

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. With all this, consumers and policymakers alike are hopeful that society will soon greatly reduce its carbon emissions by replacing today’s cars with electric vehicles.

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EV Driven

T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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

London launches £110M scrappage scheme to prepare for expanded ULEZ

Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

The ACT doubles-down on EV vision: Nation’s capital to ban the sale of ICE vehicles entirely

UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

Ecolab partners with Ford Pro to accelerate EV adoption

New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Peninsula Clean Energy expands EV rebate program; up to $1,000 for new EVs under $45K

What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

Mercedes to go all-electric by end of decade where conditions allow; investing €40B+ in BEVs 2022-2030

Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

Why you’ll never know EPA range ratings for all-electric semi trucks

As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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