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MAY 12, 2022

NFI Industries—a leading third-party supply chain solutions provider—is increasing its investment in electromobility solutions with its latest order of 60 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. Our experience with the Volvo LIGHTS project was a major factor in NFI’s decision to purchase VNR Electric trucks for our drayage operations.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2019

New research released by NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry confirms that fleets across the country are increasingly relying on biodiesel for their existing and new diesel vehicles. Survey participants named biodiesel as their top alternative fuel choice at 16%.

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JANUARY 31, 2020

King County Metro (Metro)—the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle—has agreed to purchase 40 sixty-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer, with plans to order an additional 80 battery-electric buses in the coming year.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC has received new firm orders for 16 battery-electric and fuel cell-electric transit buses from Winnipeg Transit. The contract also has options to be extended for up to four years to purchase up to 150 40-foot zero-emission buses (ZEBs).

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MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. Local distribution capacity needs will be significant.

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JULY 28, 2021

XL Fleet Corp. The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. —Dimitri Kazarinoff, CEO of XL Fleet. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

a developer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), will purchase fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for ammonia-to-power maritime applications. Amogy’s platform was successfully demonstrated in several industrial applications. Amogy Inc., Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the Amtrak Network by 2045. Amtrak plans to take the following actions: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Amtrak’s network by 2045: Begin with efforts to increase energy efficiency, followed by the implementation of renewable fuels and energy.

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

VIA Motors, a provider of electric drive technology and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide variety of Class 2 – 5 electric commercial vehicles applications, has received a purchase order for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cabs from Pegasus Specialty Vehicles.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Since then, the Tesla Semi fleet has grown into almost 100 vehicles, as confirmed by Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy. The episode was focused on the Cybertruck, which the automotive legend purchased for himself. Transitioning the Class 8 industry to electric could then have substantial benefits for the environment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Orange EV and California-based Super Store Industries (SSI) announced the deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal trucks to multiple SSI facilities, supporting both grocery distribution and dairy and beverage manufacturing. Super Store Industries is the first dairy manufacturer in the U.S. tons of NO x annually.

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MAY 15, 2022

The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted this week, with 46 votes in favor, 40 against and two abstentions, a position on proposed rules to revise the CO 2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased climate ambition.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is now operating the largest fleet of electric buses in North America. In June 2018, the Board approved the purchase of 30 more. New Flyer Industries Inc. Vehicles generate about one-third of the emissions in Toronto today. and Proterra Inc. In total, up to $1.8

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JULY 25, 2022

NZ Post has purchased the first of Hyundai New Zealand’s five XCIENT hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks. The New Zealand Government Emissions Reduction Plan includes a target to cut emissions from freight transport by 35% by 2035. NZ Post’s Hyundai XCIENT Fuell Cell truck will now undergo a validation process.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. Despite an appetite for electrification, many fleet operators face challenges. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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MAY 26, 2021

AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. PIDE Canopy Mount.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Dachser is now making all its deliveries to the heart of the southwest Germany city Freiburg emission-free, using a combination of Fuso eCanters, StreetScooters, and cargo bikes. Taking transportation as a whole, this new service reduces CO 2 emissions per shipment by 26%.

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JULY 14, 2023

an innovator in hydrogen production, transportation and storage solutions, announced an agreement to advance reliable hydrogen supply for zero-emission commercial fuel cell electric vehicle fleets. Nikola Corporation and BayoTech, Inc.,

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. All these costs must be factored into achieving TCO targets.

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JUNE 3, 2020

The number of available and announced models of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment in the United States and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to year-end 2019, according to the Zero-Emission Technology Inventory ( ZETI ), a product of CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program.

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MARCH 15, 2018

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

This is the first order placed under a framework agreement concluded at the beginning of 2021 and envisioning the option for the purchase of up to 40 vehicles of this type by the customer. The use of hydrogen in transport provides a real opportunity to reduce emissions generated by this sector.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

In addition to lower prices, zero-emission vehicles from Colorado’s Lightning Systems also will have new features, including: High-speed Level 2 charging. Enhanced telematics and new remote software management features for fleet managers and drivers. Faster DC fast charging systems. In-cab display enhancements in all vehicles.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 17, 2023

As we stand on the threshold of a new era, where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, there’s a technological revolution quietly transforming the delivery industry – electrification. The move towards delivery fleet electrification is not just about adhering to environmental obligations.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

In the complex logistical ballet of modern commerce, fleet vehicles serve as the lifeblood of countless enterprises, ranging from the acrobatics of urban delivery services to the steadfast endurance of long-haul transport. What are the daily demands of your fleet operation?

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Blink Charging

APRIL 4, 2023

The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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APRIL 7, 2018

million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. The fleet enhancements are part of a larger series of strategic improvements we will roll out over the next 12-18 months. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 9, 2019

and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (collectively New Flyer), subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. This newly established service offering is the result of ongoing industry efforts to provide smart, sustainable, connected public transit solutions. The VIC was created by New Flyer in partnership with Motor Coach Industries Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to the UN IMO to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D program to help eliminate CO 2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about US$5 billion over a 10-year period.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

As part of this commitment, Metro will purchase up to 73 battery buses from Burlingame, Calif.-based Federal funding often helps pay for Metro’s new bus purchases. With this approximately $7-million acquisition, Metro is challenging the industry to produce buses that can travel farther. based Proterra. million to $6.6

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

UK Transport Minister Norman Baker launched the government’s latest strategy— Driving the Future Today: A strategy for ultra low emission vehicles in the UK —to advance the ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) industry with a focus on economic development in the UK. — Driving the Future Today.

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MAY 5, 2020

Ingevity is the industry leader in adsorbent-based, on-board evaporative emissions control for gasoline fueled vehicles. Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois. The Ford F-150 is fitted with the 5.0L

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MAY 14, 2021

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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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, the Canadian subsidiary of NFI Group, announced an award from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for an additional ten forty-foot, zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses. TTC New Flyer Industries XE40 Xcelsior electric demo bus.

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APRIL 4, 2019

With the deployment of 20 Catalyst buses, the University of Georgia will have one of the largest fleets of electric buses in the US, and will displace more than 2,500,000 gallons of diesel over the vehicles’ 12-year lifespan and eliminate more than 4,500,000 pounds of carbon emissions annually.

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