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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

Green Car Congress

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems is lowering the prices of its 2021 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles by 10 to 50% for Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles. In addition to lower prices, zero-emission vehicles from Colorado’s Lightning Systems also will have new features, including: High-speed Level 2 charging.

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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

Baua Electric

SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees. SunPower is one of the largest residential solar installers in the US. We are also reducing our workforce to better align our business with our new focus.

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Toyota installs stationary fuel cell generator based on Mirai FC system at Honsha plant

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The FC generator has been installed within the Honsha plant grounds in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and verification tests have now commenced. By using components from the Mirai FC system, Toyota seeks to produce a high-performance generator at a reasonable price.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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Finally, when it comes to developing tailor-made electric driveline solutions, Volvo Penta’s full system supply approach —handling the development and installation of the complete electric driveline solution and its integration into the vehicle—has allowed TICO to focus on improving the vehicle’s functionality.

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5 Things to Know About Your EV Charging Station Installation

EV Connect

Installing charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) has many benefits for property owners, including attracting tenants to your commercial property or multifamily unit , and even providing a source of revenue. Determining the Project Scope As with most products today, you have choices when it comes to EV charging station installation.

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Sears Home Services to install Plugless Power inductive charging systems for EVs

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Sears Home Services, the residential and commercial installation arm of Sears Holdings, recently entered an installation agreement with Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power inductive charging systems for electric vehicles. Convenient Additional Services: Sears will offer ongoing service and maintenance to Plugless Power owners.

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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory spotted with 326 Megapack batteries

Teslarati

The Megapack has been quite successful so far, with the energy storage device being deployed in high-profile projects such as the 182 MW/730 MWh installation in Moss Landing, California , to the 150 MW/300 MWh system in New South Wales, Australia.