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APRIL 5, 2022

Hertz and Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car maker, announced a new global partnership that includes purchasing up to 65,000 electric vehicles (EVs) over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in Europe and late 2022 in North America and Australia.

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MAY 26, 2022

BC Transit in British Columbia, Canada has approved a $20-million contract to purchase ten 40-foot Proterra ZX5 electric transit buses and one Proterra Energy megawatt-scale EV fleet charger as part of the agency’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 16, 2023

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) will purchase six Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a pilot program to support its “Red Fleet” customer delivery routes in the Greater Montreal Region, Volvo Trucks North America said today.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

developer of hybrid electric powertrains for commercial vans and trucks, and Knapheide Manufacturing Company, one of the leading commercial vehicle equipment providers in North America, announced that Knapheide has completed more than 100 installations of XL Hybrids’ XL3 powertrain on fleet vehicles: Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo vans.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The purchase also includes five ABB direct current (DC) depot chargers that conform to the Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE) J1772 Combined Charging System (CCS Type 1 Connector), allowing the chargers to support other types and makes of electric vehicles operating for the City of Toronto.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2012

The City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 10 BYD 40-foot electric buses for City transit services in 2012. The agreement also opens talks to bring manufacturing of BYD buses to the Ontario region in the near future. —Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis. —Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has received an order for 35 LionC school buses from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI). The purchase was made in part using funds from the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island, which are contributing more than $6.3

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The Plug-designed, -engineered and -manufactured liquefaction system is for the first phase of Nikola’s Arizona hydrogen hub, with a potential to scale up to 150 TPD. The Plug hydrogen tanker is the largest and lightest trailer ever manufactured, increasing over-the-road payloads.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

Under current law, consumers may receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 if they purchase an eligible electric vehicle. The Driving America Forward Act raises the cap and allows purchasers of an additional 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer to be eligible for the tax credit. ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2013

Via a new partnership to expand networked EV charging stations in North America, DBT USA’s new North American portfolio of Level II EV charging stations now have the option to connect to ChargePoint, the world’s largest global EV charging network. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2020

BYD has delivered its first two battery-electric buses to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), the largest transit operator in Canada and the third-largest transit operator in North America. The TTC purchased 60 all-electric buses from three manufacturers: 25 from Proterra Inc., 25 from New Flyer Industries Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In addition, Lightning eMotors is the only electric van manufacturer that supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors. We are the only manufacturer to offer a CARB-certified electric van in the Class 3 segment. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2020

Along with the investment in Arrival, UPS also announced a commitment to purchase 10,000 electric vehicles to be built for UPS with priority access to purchase additional electric vehicles. Future vehicle purchases are contingent on successful tests of initial vehicles. Vehicle purchase prices will not be disclosed.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) has received orders for 96 Orion VII clean-diesel and diesel-hybrid buses. In addition, the University of Georgia is purchasing four more Orion VII buses for its Campus Transit System, so that it will have a total of eight Orion VII clean-diesel buses in operation.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

(CWI) is supplying engines for two of the largest natural gas transit fleet orders in North America to date, with combined orders of more than 900 ISL G engines. liter engine to be deployed in 2014 and 2015, with an option to purchase an additional 350 buses in 2016 for both its own fleet and contract operators.

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DECEMBER 24, 2021

Instead, there is a wide range of costs and commercial terms, depending on the actual purchase volume and battery sourcing capability of each OEM and Tier 1 supplier. Battery pricing reflects the early commercialization stage for commercial vehicles and the existing range in scale and expertise of battery sourcing among manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2021

The Low-No program exists to support the nation’s transition to energy-efficient vehicles such as those manufactured in BYD’s Lancaster, California plant. —BYD North America Senior Vice President Patrick Duan. BYD bus and motor coach models meet all Buy America and FMVSS Rolling Stock requirements.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Under the partnership, Lordstown agreed to divest its most valuable assets to Foxconn, namely its Lordstown, Ohio manufacturing facility—one of the largest in North America—along with its manufacturing and operational employees. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MAY 14, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles ( earlier post ), has an agreement with The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a commercial vehicle equipment provider in North America, for the installation and distribution of its products. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March 2019, Daimler Trucks purchased a majority stake in Torc Robotics, another company developing Level 4 self-driving technology, to commercialize SAE L4 trucks on US roads. Daimler Trucks North America, Daimler Trucks’ US subsidiary, parent company of the Freightliner brand and the U.S. Earlier post.).

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JULY 19, 2012

MBUSI) has purchased 72 Plug Power GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell units to operate its Hyster electric lift truck fleet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The GenDrive fuel cells will power a portion of the automotive plant’s lift truck fleet. Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc. —Andy Marsh, CEO at Plug Power.

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APRIL 24, 2019

the largest food industry redistributor in North America, announced the deployment of an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck at Dot’s operation in Modesto, CA. Increased safety was a key component in Dot’s decision to purchase all-electric. Orange EV and Dot Transportation, Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc.,

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OCTOBER 5, 2014

ICOM North America has partnered with Winnebago Industries and their official distributor Metro Worldwide, for installation and distribution of ICOM bi-fuel and mono-fuel liquid propane injection systems for installation in the Winnebago Metro Link Bus products. V8 or 6.8L

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2019

New Flyer of America Inc. NFI), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer, have formed New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, reliable, smart, and sustainable charging and mobility solutions. and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (collectively New Flyer), subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ford was the first to adopt NACS in May 2023, with numerous other manufacturers following. Broad Adoption of Tesla's NACS by Automakers Audi, BMW, and Subsidiaries: Starting in 2025, Audi, BMW, and their subsidiaries, including Mini and Rolls-Royce, will adopt NACS in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2018

the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announce an award from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for ten forty-foot, zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses, with an option to purchase up to 30 additional buses over the next two years.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

Local, regional and state governments as well as corporate innovators have set strong commitments for fleet electrification and manufacturers want to supply the vehicles they require. FedEx will purchase 1,000 all-electric delivery vans from manufacturer Chanje. Cristiano Façanha, Drive to Zero’s Global Director.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

AmeriPride Services, a leading textile rental services and supply company in North America, announced plans to replace 20% of the fleet at its Vernon branch with electric delivery trucks equipped with Motiv Power Systems All-Electric Powertrains. Motiv has delivered the first of ten zero-emission step vans.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2020

The report provides a detailed ten-year outlook for the uptake of electric light commercial vehicles across key regions (China, Europe, North America and the rest of the world) outlining, eLCV production, penetration, market revenue and battery requirements. million units annually by 2030. European Light Commercial Vehicle Sales 2018.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 19, 2024

Seize the opportunity to explore, test, drive, and consider an electric vehicle for your next ride as manufacturers expand their product lines to meet growing consumer demand. Vehicles must undergo final assembly in North America. Here’s what you need to know about using the EV tax credit to lease your new electric vehicle.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Taking actions to expand the use of zero-emission vehicles, aiming for 10% of new public and private vehicle purchases by 2016. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America. Enlisting support for research on ocean acidification and taking action to combat it.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The CNG buses will be equipped with 2018 Cummins L9N engines, which provide a significantly reduced carbon footprint supporting TransLink’s planned fleet rejuvenation initiative and vision for increasingly sustainable transit. The NFI Group has more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing zero-emission buses (ZEBs).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The Ashland, OR-based manufacturer designs and develops electric motorcycles. This type of arrangement, also known as floorplan financing, allows dealers to stock, market and sell a wide variety of motorcycles and related products from manufacturers. It is an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Severe-duty vehicle manufacturer Autocar has partnered with Rocsys to deploy the latter’s hands-free EV chargers, expanding the technology across the former’s electric terminal tractors. That lineup includes its all-electric E-ACTT terminal tractor (seen above), which is now getting some hands-free EV charging assistance from Rocsys.

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