10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘annonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
Electrek
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. The electric trucks were donated.
Tesla Cybertruck fleet stuns with amazing light show at Las Vegas
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks recently graced Las Vegas with a stunning synchronized light show. As noted by Tesla light show creator Simon Pollock of Xlightshows.io , the Cybertruck fleet featured in the light show video was among the vehicles that participated in a meet at Sin City.
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Las Vegas Gambles On Chevrolet Volt For City Fleet
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 31, 2011
Las Vegas is better known for its excess than its frugality, but city bosses are turning that image around by trialling a fleet of electric cars, the first of which is GM's range-extended electric vehicle, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The trial will make the city the only government agency in the state to test electric vehicles.
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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
and Las Vegas, Nev., UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. UPS currently bases its 11 LNG tractors in Ontario, from which they can make the round trip to Las Vegas on one tank of fuel.
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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2013
Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the US. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US. Phoenix, Ariz., —Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO.
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Tesla’s self-driving rollout strategy for Boring Co’s Las Vegas Loop gets teased
Teslarati
JULY 18, 2022
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), has shared some interesting tidbits about The Boring Company’s plans for the rollout of its self-driving Tesla fleet for its Las Vegas tunnels. This has caught some mockery from Elon Musk critics. .
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AutoX to showcase autonomous grocery delivery technology at CES
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2019
AutoX, one of the first companies to offer a grocery delivery service using self-driving vehicles, will showcase its latest autonomous vehicle technology at CES 2019 in Las Vegas this week. The vehicles will maintain both data and radio communication links to the fleet command center. Network Antenna and GPS.
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Germany’s Vay launches remote-driven car service in Las Vegas – ET Auto
Baua Electric
JANUARY 17, 2024
German remote-driving startup Vay said on Wednesday it had launched its first commercial service in Las Vegas where a “teledriver”, or remote driver, delivers electric short-term rental cars to customers then collects them after the rental. Unlike autonomous vehicles , it relies on a remote human driver.
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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Lightning Electric vehicles are built around bodies offered by Lightning Systems-authorized dealers on the contract, including A-Z Bus Sales in Colton, California; Creative Bus Sales of Chino, California; and RO Bus Sales based in Las Vegas.
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Traxen AI-based iQ-Cruise delivers average of 10% fuel savings for heavy trucks
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2020
This test was conducted over the road starting from Plymouth, Michigan, to Las Vegas and back, during which iQ-Cruise significantly bested seasoned truck drivers by executing far more energy-efficient speed controls. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) was the independent reviewer of this field trial.
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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Currently, UPS operates LNG tractors in Las Vegas, Nev., UPS began using LNG tractors in its delivery fleet in 2002. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. In 2012, the growing fleet drove 49 million miles, a 43 percent increase compared to 2011.
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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Additionally, electrified autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets will require wireless charging since there will be no human drivers present to plug in. This is an exciting day for WiTricity, for automakers, for prospective EV buyers, and ultimately for any company deploying fleets of autonomous vehicles. —Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
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Audi leads $28M Series C round in Silvercar; developing Audi Shared Fleet
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2016
The Series C announcement comes as Silvercar unveiled enhanced digital and mobile platforms designed for an optimized user experience and expands into Las Vegas, its 12 th market. Silvercar also received funding from Series B investors including Austin Ventures and Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook.
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The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Loop Tesla fleet may use FSD later this year
Teslarati
JULY 6, 2022
For all intents and purposes, The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnels are perfect for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite. So far, however, the Teslas used in Las Vegas’ Loop systems are still driven manually. Watch a ride through the Vegas Loop in the video below. Watch a ride through the Vegas Loop in the video below.
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President Obama calls for push on natural gas vehicle adoption and new technology
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2012
In remarks made at UPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Barack Obama urged getting more natural gas vehicles on the road. He said that while the federal government can lead by example, “ we’ve got to help not only the federal government but also local governments upgrade their fleet.
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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2020
Clean Energy’s 2019 Redeem totals were bolstered by a seven-year contract with UPS for 170 million gallons to fuel their large fleet of natural gas heavy-duty trucks around the country, the largest purchase of RNG ever in the US. In 2015, the City built a private CNG fueling station and started converting its fleet of 70 refuse trucks.
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Toyota Research Institute introducing P4 automated driving test vehicle at CES 2019; supporting Chauffeur and Guardian development
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2019
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will introduce the TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle on 7 January at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The introduction of the new P4 platform will help us accelerate the development of both tracks when it joins our fleet this spring.
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Clean Energy signs deals for more than 20M gallons of renewable natural gas in past 45 days
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Alpha Lion, which carries mail for the US Postal Service between the Northwest United States and Southern California, is adding 16 new natural gas trucks to its fleet through Clean Energy’s Zero Now program and is expected to use more than 700,000 gallons of Redeem annually. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. million gallons.
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Lyft partners with SIXT to expand Lyft car rental service nationwide
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2020
Starting this August, Lyft riders in Seattle, Las Vegas, and Miami will be able to rent a SIXT car through the Rentals tab in the Lyft app. —Cal Lankton, Lyft’s VP Fleet & Global Operations. Following this three-city launch, Lyft plans to expand to all cities within the SIXT rental network in the US in the coming months.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2013
The companies are showcasing their combined solution at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. GNS Bundle combines a GNS management unit with one or several GNS “satellite” stations allowing parking operators and fleet managers to progressively build their network of stations.
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Hyundai and Kia invest in autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2019
In 2017, Hyundai’s IONIQ successfully demonstrated autonomous driving technologies in urban environments in Las Vegas at CES. Hyundai also presented a fleet of autonomous vehicles equipped with Level 4 technologies at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games.
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Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2019
To achieve this, Daimler Trucks announced an investment of more than €500 million (more than US$570 million) at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new Freightliner Cascadia made its world premiere during the presentation of Daimler Trucks at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2019.
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XL Fleet unveils all-electric garbage truck developed alongside Curbtender Inc.
Electrek
MAY 9, 2022
During a presentation at WasteExpo 2022 in Las Vegas, XL Fleet unveiled its all-electric pre-series powertrain on a Quantum garbage truck as part of collaboration with Curbtender, Inc. The post XL Fleet unveils all-electric garbage truck developed alongside Curbtender Inc. appeared first on Electrek.
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ChargeTronix Introduces 480 kW Nexus Distributed Charging System for Fleets that Can Charge up to Six Electric Vehicles Simultaneously
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 21, 2024
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — ChargeTronix, a leading global provider of reliable and intelligent electric vehicle charging infrastructure, today introduced its new 480 kW Nexus Distributed Charger, which is designed to support the charging needs for commercial fleets as they shift to electric trucking.
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High oleic soy-based motor oils receive API certification
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2014
Working with Infineum, the additive subsidiary of ExxonMobil and Shell, Biosynthetic Technologies has also recently completed a successful field trial fleet test using these high oleic-based biosynthetic motor oils in taxis operating in Las Vegas.
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Business Aviation Coalition releases new sustainable aviation fuel guide; CAAFI new member
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2020
Similar, previous events were held at airports in Van Nuys, CA, Farnborough, UK, Geneva and Las Vegas. For example, in January 2020, the coalition introduced SAF for business aviation consumption at Zurich Airport, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum. On 14-15 Sept.,
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The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop ramps to 70 cars as CES 2022 kicks off
Teslarati
JANUARY 6, 2022
The Boring Company’s (TBC) Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop in Sin City recently increased its Tesla fleet to 70 vehicles as part of its efforts to cater to the influx of visitors attending CES 2022. . According to Mick Akers from the Review Journal , the Boring Company increased its Tesla fleet to 70 cars.
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XCharge NA to supply charging ports for Kaptyn’s Las Vegas EV fleet – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
MAY 28, 2024
Kaptyn operates 100 EVs throughout the US, including a fleet of 55 EVs—mainly Tesla vehicles—in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas fleet was frequently outsourcing charging to Tesla’s Super Charging Network, where it has to compete with other car businesses and Tesla owners for charging access.
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The Boring Co’s LVCC Loop rated as ‘outstanding,’ transported 15k-17k daily passengers during CES 2022
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2022
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop transported 15,000 to 17,000 passengers around the Convention Center’s campus daily, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) informed Teslarati. . The LVCC Loop ran with a fleet of 70 Tesla vehicles, the maximum amount for the tunneling system. .
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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2009
The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer.
First Look at a ride inside the Boring Company’s LVCC Loop as testing begins
Teslarati
MAY 26, 2021
Elon Musk’s Boring Company performed capacity testing in Las Vegas at its Las Vegas Convention Center Loop yesterday as the Sin City prepares to reopen with no restrictions on June 1st.
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The Boring Company posts stats from CES 2022
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2022
The Boring Company (TBC) released a few stats on the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop’s performance during CES 2022. In preparation for the event, The Boring Company increased the LVCC Loop’s Tesla fleet. According to the tunneling company, the Loop’s average ride time was less than two minutes.
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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe
Green Car Congress
MAY 15, 2019
This service is now available at more than 5,000 intersections in the US, for example in cities including Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland and Washington D.C. —Andre Hainzlmaier, head of Development of Apps, Connected Services and Smart City at Audi.
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Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf; “Green wave”
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2020
The Audi fleet plays a decisive part in optimizing the traffic light forecasts. Audi Traffic Light Information premiered in 2016 in Las Vegas. The cars send anonymized data when traffic lights are crossed to an Audi backend, which checks whether the actual crossings of traffic lights correspond to the forecast data.
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America’s first hydrogen garbage truck arrives in Las Vegas
Baua Electric
MAY 7, 2024
New Way Trucks and the hydrogen fuel cell experts at Hyzon just revealed North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse truck at Waste Expo in Las Vegas. The post America’s first hydrogen garbage truck arrives in Las Vegas appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
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CoBank report suggests self-driving vehicles could easily overwhelm current data center market
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Holon Investments estimates the global self-driving fleet could reach 400 million by 2035. Las Vegas announced that starting this year, it will allow Lyft and Motional to deploy a limited fleet of self-driving, driverless taxis with a full-fledged commercial launch slated for 2023.
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TICO Announces Availability of the Next Generation TICO Pro-Spotter Electric Terminal Tractor
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 23, 2024
continued] The post TICO Announces Availability of the Next Generation TICO Pro-Spotter Electric Terminal Tractor appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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New details on The Boring Company’s Tesla fleet for the LVCC Loop emerge
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2021
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop is now fully operational, but while the underground transport service is already servicing passengers on a regular basis, very little is known about the Teslas that are currently used in the system. Fortunately, some details about the LVCC Loop’s fleet of electric cars have emerged recently.
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The Boring Company’s San Antonio Loop negotiations are inching forward
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Similar to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, the San Antonio project could utilize a fleet of Teslas. The Boring Company has been operating its first Loop system in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The Alamo RMA would be sharing in revenue from The Boring Company tunnels’ ridership.
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Rent a car in Las Vegas with remote driver, courtesy German engineering
Baua Electric
JANUARY 17, 2024
A Vay remotely-driven vehicle seen in operation in Las Vegas United States. The service is currently available around the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the city’s arts district renting out cars by the minute. These vehicles are autonomous in nature but are not self-driven.
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Tesla Cybertruck to be used in Boring Company Vegas Loop
Teslarati
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop may soon become an ideal location where people can experience the Tesla Cybertruck firsthand. Both The Boring Company and the City of Las Vegas have been teasing the Cybertruck on social media. It’s fun, but we think it’s got some real application.
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The Boring Company opens registrations to test ride the LVCC Loop
Teslarati
MAY 20, 2021
The Boring Company has opened registrations for volunteers who want to test ride the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. The Boring Company will be conducting a Vegas Loop Capacity Test with the volunteers. The tunneling company probably wants to do some final tests before it officially welcomes visitors next month. .
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XCharge NA to supply charging ports for Kaptyn’s Las Vegas EV fleet – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
MAY 28, 2024
Kaptyn operates 100 EVs throughout the US, including a fleet of 55 EVs—mainly Tesla vehicles—in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas fleet was frequently outsourcing charging to Tesla’s Super Charging Network, where it has to compete with other car businesses and Tesla owners for charging access. .
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