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Tesla Semi heads to three-week peformance event to assess EV fleets

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The Tesla Semi is heading to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) three-week-long assessment for electric vehicle fleets. While there will be twenty-one commercial EVs at the event, the Semi seems to be the highlight of the entire event. The event was initially reported by Automotive News.

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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“Drive to Zero” program to fast-track adoption of clean trucks and buses

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The Pledge was announced today at an affiliated event in advance of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. Elected Officials: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg; Stockton Mayor Michael D. Among the global beachhead markets targeted by the Pledge, transit buses are growing the fastest.

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US Navy holding industry forum to discuss electric leasing plans in California

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The Department of the Navy is planning to lease approximately 300 to 600 passenger-carrying electric vehicles, with an initial focus on its sedan fleet, to be used at various Navy and Marine Corps installations within California.

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IC Bus takes electric chargeE school bus on the road; partnership with Volkswagen Truck & Bus

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The national tour will include scheduled stops at trade shows, school visits, and local government events throughout the country, including locations in and around Sacramento, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles, to provide customers with high-touch learning events with chargE.

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Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle in North America

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NNA) has leased an X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) to Sacramento (California) Coca-Cola Bottling Co., The Sacramento Coca-Cola lease is for one year, with an option for two additional years. Click to enlarge. Nissan North America, Inc. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Interim NREL Report on In-Use Azure Balance Gasoline Hybrids in FedEx Fleet Finds Substantially Lower Tailpipe Emissions, Similar Fuel Economy to Diesels

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FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. The NYCC drive cycle exhibits the highest kinetic intensity, characterized by many acceleration and deceleration events. The electric power train is a higher efficiency option for these transient events.