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Volvo Trucks constructing electrified charging corridor in California for medium- and heavy-duty EVs

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Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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Two Volvo Trucks carriers, Producers Dairy order VNR electric trucks

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By the end of 2021, the Virginia-based fleets will utilize the zero tailpipe emission trucks to transport inbound parts and components daily to the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia, where every Volvo truck in North America is assembled.

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

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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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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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The plan also includes investments for charging stations to support ZEV bus fleets and ride hail services, as well as residential and autonomous vehicle charging. In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging. Santa Cruz-Watsonville.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. SZ (1) 6753.T

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