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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, delivered the first two units on an initial order of six Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD wheel-chair accessible passenger vans to Freebee, an operator of on-demand public transportation in the South Florida region. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

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IKEA US announced a collaboration with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to bring ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet electric vehicle (EV) charging to more than 25 IKEA retail locations throughout the US. The first locations are expected to open in late 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.

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Twin Rivers (CA) Unified School District receives 10 additional LionC electric school buses

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The Lion Electric Company (Lion), a manufacturer of purpose-built all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has delivered 10 battery-electric LionC school buses to the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento, California. To support these buses, more than $4.5

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Voltera kicks off $150M expansion of electric fleet infrastructure

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Voltera Power announced a significant, $150 million expansion of its commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to double its number of managed charging depots in 2024. Voltera then charges fleets for access to its chargers, which it maintains and manages to ensure maximum uptime.

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Tesla Model Y added to Hertz fleet, joining Model 3

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The Tesla Model Y has been added to Hertz’s fleet of rentable electric vehicles, joining its sibling vehicle, the Model 3. Hertz has already added the vehicle to its rentable electric vehicle page, but it does not appear to be available quite yet. markets as part of its phased national rollout.

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Tesla Model 3 fleet cost efficiency to be tested by City of Venice

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The City of Venice, Florida, recently purchased three Tesla Model 3 units and will test the fleet of all-electric sedans to see if they are effective tools in reducing the cost of operating multiple vehicles for government purposes. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com.

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Tesla Model X fleet offering free rides to FIU students

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Florida International University (FIU) students are riding in style, and for free too. With the Tesla Model X fleet, the students are better shielded from the weather. Freebee would be operating a fleet of six Tesla Model Xs to serve FIU’s students. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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