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The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018

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Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. Wood Mackenzie now projects that the US solar industry will install another 40 GW in 2024. Florida (2.7 A record-setting 11.8 A record-setting 11.8

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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, delivered the first two units on an initial order of six Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD wheel-chair accessible passenger vans to Freebee, an operator of on-demand public transportation in the South Florida region. All Lightning products are available today.

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XL Hybrids partners with Knapheide Manufacturing to expand hybrid electric powertrain availability

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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., Earlier post.).

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Parker Hannifin and Autocar Deliver Hydraulic Hybrid Refuse Vehicles to Florida Communities

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Parker Hannifin Corporation, in partnership with Autocar, delivered hydraulic hybrid refuse vehicles to three South Florida municipalities ( earlier post ): City of Miami, the City of Hialeah, and Miami-Dade County. Click to enlarge. The new Autocar E3 refuse vehicles feature Parker’s RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive system. Earlier post.).

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Duke Energy partnering with Ford in V2G pilot

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Duke Energy will provide a financial incentive to customers in the form of reducing lease payments for program participants—providing payments directly to the vehicle manufacturer—in exchange for allowing Duke Energy to draw energy from their EVs. Additionally, customers will need Ford’s software package to enroll in the program.

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GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles

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Its 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, north of Austin, was officially opened last week in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The best time to install solar shingles is when it’s time for a new roof, and GAF’s are warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph. Get started here.

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EGEB: Microsoft to buy 430MW of solar power from Ørsted in Texas

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Canadian solar panel maker Heliene opens a second US manufacturing site, in Florida. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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