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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. At OK Produce in Fresno, California , a Freightliner eCascadia and an Orange EV will be tracked in local fruit and vegetable deliveries and terminal tractor applications, respectively.

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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

Green Car Congress

Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), a leading provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis, has begun deliveries of Ford E-450-based all-electric walk-in vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS). We’re proud to now be a part of USPS’ long tradition of implementing the latest technology to green their fleet.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

Green Car Congress

The California ZEV Investment Plan provides ultra-fast charging in more metro areas, and strengthens highway and regional charge routes while providing charging infrastructure and solutions for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. Existing metro area investments to be expanded are: Fresno. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

Green Car Congress

The approved recipients are Clean Fuel Connection, Bio-Rad Laboratories, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California EV Alliance, CSU Fresno Foundation, City of Coronado, City of Torrance, Southern California Public Power Authority, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

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Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In a recent Charged webinar, Dave Schaller, Industry Engagement Director at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) presented 10 electric truck case studies —real-world examples of how companies are benefitting from deploying EVs. They are the first vehicle that all fleets should consider electrifying.”

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

Green Car Congress

However, private industry has been hesitant to develop sites along highway corridors. These incentives can help fleet managers replace aging gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. California State University, Fresno Foundation, and Cleantech San Diego Association. Commissioners also approved an additional $12.6

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