Merchants Fleet Launches New Hampshire’s Largest Workplace EV Charging Installation
Green Fleet Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
Merchants Fleet sets precedent for responsible transportation solutions through scalable electric vehicle charging installation.
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Green Fleet Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
Merchants Fleet sets precedent for responsible transportation solutions through scalable electric vehicle charging installation.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 1, 2021
As part of the UK’s Royal Mail’s continued drive to reduce emissions associated with its operations, it has converted the last-mile fleet of a Bristol Delivery Office to be 100% electric. Six electric charging posts have also been installed on the site as part of the transformation.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2023
Plug Power unveiled a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Operators deploying commercial electric vehicles face many obstacles, from grid power capacity restrictions to clean power requirements to long waits for grid infrastructure upgrades and installations.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 6, 2023
ABB E-mobility announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution. While the growing number of public charging points is excellent news for EV drivers, these alone do not meet the needs of electric fleets. Slightly fewer than 66,000 electric busses were sold worldwide in 2022, around 4.5% of total bus sales.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 16, 2023
NFI, one of the US’ oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers, is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative ( JETSI ) project.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2022
dz, Poland signed a contract for the delivery of 17 Solaris electric buses. million), about 25% of the bus fleet in Grudzi? The municipal operator opted for Urbino 12 electric buses, the most popular models in Solaris’s emission-free portfolio. With this investment, worth more than PLN 40 million (US$9.5
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 12, 2020
XL Fleet announced that Essential Utilities, Inc. Essential, headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA, deploys a fleet of approximately 2,500 of these vehicles across 10 states. —Charles Stevenson, Vice President of Fleet Operations at Essential.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has been awarded a $6-million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging systems in the United States that will be powered by a solar and storage microgrid. LADOT will deploy 1.5
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 21, 2021
Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, is expanding to meet the growing demand for EVs from commercial and government fleets. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 4, 2024
ChargePoint, a global leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, has announced it is joining forces with Jumptech to support the delivery of its at-home EV charging fleet proposition across Europe.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 24, 2024
Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has secured approval for plans to install roof-mounted solar panels on their Wandsworth depot, working in collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group and a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has installed charging infrastructure for a fleet of electrified commercial trucks as part of its ongoing partnership with Volvo Trucks. Heavy-duty fleets have unique charging characteristics and needs.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 23, 2024
The EVs are coming, however, and the USPS is looking to support that fleet with thousands of chargers located at post offices across the country. Working with Siemens, ChargePoint, and others, the government agency will install 14,000 chargers at strategic locations.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
biorstwo Komunikacyjne (MPK) in Cracow for the delivery of electric buses. At the end of October the carrier signed a contract with the manufacturer for the delivery of 18 articulated electric vehicles. The contract includes an option to order an additional three Urbino 18 electric units.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2023
FedEx Express Canada welcomed its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles at an event in Toronto. BrightDrop Zevo 600 in Toronto This initial fleet of 50 electric vehicles (EVs) will service Toronto, Montreal, and Surrey. BrightDrop is manufacturing the Zevo 600s at GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.
Green Car Congress
MAY 10, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America customer, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD)—a Golden State Foods (GSF) company—is increasing its commitment to zero-tailpipe emission freight transport with its latest order of 30 Volvo VNR Electrics.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 5, 2023
by 2030 with most upfront costs offset by Xcel for qualifying business fleet customers. Ford Pro […] The post Ford Pro and Xcel Energy Partner to Install 30,000 EV Charging Ports for Business Fleets by 2030 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2021
XL Fleet Corp. one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, have announced a partnership to electrify ARBOC Freedom low floor buses with the XL Hybrid (XLH) electric propulsion system. ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021. Through the partnership, 24 ft.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 28, 2022
ABB has increased its stake in InCharge Energy, a provider of fleet electrification services ( earlier post ), to 60%. The addition of InCharge Energy will strengthen ABB’s E-mobility Division in the North American market by broadening its customer base and expanding its fleet electrification software and digital services offering.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 10, 2021
Four first-of-a-kind 3D-printed fuel assembly brackets, produced at the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have been installed and are now under routine operating conditions at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 in Athens, Alabama. Credit: Framatome.
Green Car Congress
MAY 15, 2021
Siemens USA has set a goal to transition to a fully carbon-neutral fleet in the US by 2030. Siemens’ US fleet coomprises more than 10,000 vehicles, from sedans and service vans to light- and heavy-duty trucks. There are several initiatives underway, including: Accelerating electric-vehicle adoption.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The logistics service provider Dachser is planning to add 50 units of Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ), presented at this year’s IAA Transportation, to its European fleet. In eleven European cities, battery electric vans and trucks deliver all consignments locally CO 2 -neutral as standard in a defined inner-city area.
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2022
Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 12, 2022
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.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2021
Proterra Inc and Miami-Dade County announced a major fleet electrification project with the County acquiring 42 Proterra ZX5+ electric transit buses, featuring a total of 19 MWh of battery storage capacity, along with plans to install 75 Proterra chargers across three bus depots.
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2020
Lightning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission commercial electric vehicles, has launched Lightning Energy, a new division that offers charging technologies and services to commercial and government fleets. Many fleets that plan to purchase vehicles don’t have the charging infrastructure in place to use them.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2023
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service its customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area. Coke Canada Bottling is taking action on fuel efficiencies in their fleet through electrification and the usage of alternative fuel sources.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 4, 2023
The use of the battery-electric eActros LongHaul is intended to contribute to achieving CO 2 neutrality on DB Schenker's balance sheet by 2040. The electric truck has a range of around 500 km on a single charge and is expected to reach series maturity in 2024. million kilometers on the road over a period of ten years.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. This also is the first zero-emission Class 8 tractor in the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Electrify America plans to install 30 electric fleet-dedicated chargers paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Port of Long Beach, California, as part of Electrify America’s $25-million “Green City” investment in the region at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2023
Merchants Fleet, the US’ fastest growing fleet management company, launched ClearCharge, a new offering that simplifies electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure solutions for fleets of any size across the nation. ClearCharge Work—brings corporate or fleet depot charging solutions to the workplace.
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 6, 2023
Addison Lee, the UK’s largest quality private hire, courier, and black taxi provider, has announced a new cooperation with ChargePoint, one of the world’s largest network of EV charging stations in North America and Europe, to install ultra-rapid EV chargers at their West Drayton Fleet Hub.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 27, 2021
XL Fleet Corp. is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. The XLH hybrid electric drive system is now available for select Ram 2500 / 3500 models with the 6.4L The XLH system includes XL Fleet’s standard 3-year, 75,000-mile warranty, with extended warranty options available.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2023
The electromobility transition goes beyond just selling battery-electric trucks, which is why Volvo Trucks developed the Turnkey Solutions program, providing a total transportation solution. InCharge Energy is one of the industry’s leading developers of commercial EV charging systems, providing solutions tailored to commercial fleets.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The US military operates a fleet of more than a quarter million tactical vehicles, which frequently operate in austere conditions. For years, commercial long-haul, utility, and emergency trucking fleets have been converting their existing trucks into hybrid and full electric vehicles to save money and reduce emissions.
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2021
General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM focused on electric commercial delivery and logistics, announced the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2021
XL Fleet Corp., a provider of fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has acquired World Energy Efficiency Services, LLC (WEES) for total cash and stock consideration of approximately $16 million. —Dimitri Kazarinoff, CEO of XL Fleet.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2023
In addition to providing a superior public charging experience, the Terra 360 can also serve commercial fleet needs where an all-in-one footprint and power-sharing strategies are optimal. For scaling charging infrastructure, space-constrained EV fleet charging depots require high power charging with flexible and footprint-efficient designs.
InsideEVs
APRIL 16, 2024
The retail giant is now the largest operator of private EV charging infrastructure in the U.S.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2022
Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States. These all-electric rentals are now available in 48 states, providing increased uptime and reduced costs. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), announced the delivery of TBB’s 200 th Proterra Powered Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus to Monroe County Public Schools in Indiana.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
XL Fleet announced that Farmbro Inc., an Ontario-based upfitting solutions service provider specializing in commercial and work vehicles, expects to double its sales volume from approximately 1,000 XL unit installations in 2020 to more than 2,000 in 2021 to meet the increasing demand for fleet electrification in Canada.
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