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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. Two units have already been sold to utilities in the United States: NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, and National Grid. and Moog Inc.,

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Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

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Combined with a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator to recharge the battery, the Hypertruck ERX will provide more than 1,000 miles of range. Agility has confirmed a pre-order of up to 1,000 trucks and has agreed to invest in a private offering of securities to be issued by Tortoise Acquisition Corp.

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Proterra introduces multi-dispenser charging solution for heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets

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Proterra charging systems utilize standard J1772-CCS plug-in and SAE J3105 overhead pantograph technology, which enables fleet operators to charge a variety of heavy-duty and light-duty electric vehicles with the same chargers. Proterra chargers are also vehicle-to-grid capable and smart-grid ready.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. The class 5 electric trucks will rely on a cab forward design, which optimizes the driver compartment and cargo area, increasing efficiency and reducing vehicle weight. The all electric trucks will deliver by day and re-charge overnight.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with grid electricity, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones.

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios.

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ABB wins 1st commercial order for 600 kW 15-second flash charging technology; electric buses in Geneva

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Although the high-power (600kW, 20s) charging of the high-power density batteries on the bus could result in load peaks affecting the local grid, the flash charger station flattens out the demand by charging batteries located on the wayside over a period of a few minutes while drawing a lower current from the grid.

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