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MARCH 29, 2021

Con Edison and its partners Lion Electric and Posi-Plus are developing the country’s first all-electric bucket truck capable of performing the full range of work that electric utilities require of such vehicles. Delivery of the vehicle in early 2022 will be followed by its use in a pilot program.

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MARCH 19, 2022

Last year, almost 40% of all new Porsche vehicles delivered in Europe were already at least partly electric—i.e. plug-in hybrids or fully electric models. But by 2030, the share of all new vehicles with an all-electric drive should be more than 80%, Blume said. 2021 Taycan range.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 29, 2020

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO), a non-regulatory department within the Governor’s Office focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles, has released the Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020. BEVs and PHEVs currently on the road in Colorado.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Rolls-Royce said that its all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft has set three new world speed records, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft. mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132mph).

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

ROUSH CleanTech, known for its advanced clean transportation solutions, is entering the electric truck market. ROUSH is providing Penske Truck Leasing with all-new Ford F-650 battery electric vehicles later this year for deployment across Southern California. Production of the electric trucks starts in summer of 2021.

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MAY 23, 2022

Canada-based Snow Lake Lithium has outlined the need to create a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem across North America to protect the future of its domestic automotive industry. With some 15 million vehicles sold in the US last year, the automotive industry is estimated to contribute $1.1

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. It will produce enough material to supply more than 250,000 electric vehicles annually. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. California Gov.

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JUNE 19, 2020

The first pilot Volvo VNR Electric truck will operate at the Volvo Trucks North America TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The zero-emission truck will transport local parts between the TEC Equipment dealerships in Fontana and La Mirada. million from CARB as part of California Climate Investments (CCI).

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

XL developed a flexible proprietary electrification powertrain platform that transforms traditional fossil fuel-powered fleet vehicles into hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as they are manufactured. In 2020, more than 50 SPACs have been formed in the US as of the beginning of August, raising some $21.5

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MARCH 20, 2022

The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot. Digital Key Plus.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. million electric vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Earlier post.) Of that, $1.16

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Weight increases by just 176 lbs.,

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JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. New intelligent safety systems and smaller, more powerful electric motors afforded the design team the ability to shift the cabin forward and increase cabin length.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. million electric vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Earlier post.) Of that, $1.16

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Wrangler 4xe’s advanced powertrain maximizes efficiency with an estimated 50 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) while eliminating range anxiety, delivering pure-electric operation for most daily commutes. The Wrangler 4xe’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is capable of up to 25 miles of electric-only propulsion.

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MAY 3, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $45 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002760 ) to support the domestic development of advanced batteries for electric vehicles. Improved low-temperature performance: Current batteries for electric vehicles lose performance when temperatures drop below freezing.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2020

started construction on electronic DC (direct current) charging stations in January, and has now announced the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout. FedEx announced the addition of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November. FedEx Corp. Through an agreement with Chanje Energy Inc.,

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Honda will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the recently launched, all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. Underhood of all-new Honda FCEV coming in 2024.

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DECEMBER 20, 2020

The Lion Electric Company (Lion), a manufacturer of purpose-built all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has delivered 10 battery-electric LionC school buses to the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento, California. To support these buses, more than $4.5

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA)to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Ariya FWD trims are on sale now, with deliveries of e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive trims to follow this spring.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Stellantis will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and to support the goal of 50% battery-electric sales in the US by 2030. Since 2020, Stellantis has invested nearly $3.3

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JULY 24, 2022

Amazon has begun deploying its custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian for package delivery, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. This also is the first zero-emission Class 8 tractor in the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.

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MAY 10, 2022

In Europe, Ford took another major step in its electrification transformation as Ford Pro revealed the first details of the all-new, all-electric, E-Transit Custom. The all-electric E-Transit Custom will enter production in the second half of 2023. Further product details will be released in September this year.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, is expanding to meet the growing demand for EVs from commercial and government fleets. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles.

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MAY 21, 2022

Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 Emden is now the second site for electric vehicles in Germany following Zwickau and also joins the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. 4 in Emden. Chattanooga (ID.4) Apart from the ID.4,

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Currently, the company has six active facilities processing all battery chemistries. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Ford announced that it intends to invest up to £230 million (US$316 million) at its Halewood vehicle transmission facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe. Production capacity is planned to be around 250,000 units a year.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair to support the fast-growing electric vehicle market ( earlier post ).

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MARCH 25, 2021

Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) officially announced the widely reported formation of Zeekr—a new electric mobility technology and solutions company based in China that will serve growing global demand for premium electric vehicles. Zeekr aims to deliver a new electric vehicle to market each year in the coming five years.

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JULY 8, 2022

Three years ago, ESWE Verkehr in Wiesbaden placed its first major order for 56 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city buses. In all, 120 electric buses have now been ordered. The anniversary bus is an eCitaro as a two-door solo bus and is part of the second delivery batch.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For the first time, two electric vehicles with a 500-mile driving range (two variants of the Lucid Air) sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles. The top 10 “fuel sippers” among 2022 models in the new guide are all-electric vehicles offering a minimum of 111 miles per gallon-equivalent fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. The countries in Europe with the most electric trucks registered (?

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Building on its commitment to grow an all-electric vehicle range, Ford has invested a further £125 million in its Halewood Plant, on Merseyside in the UK—increasing capacity by 70%—plus £24 million in the supporting E:PRiME product development center.

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APRIL 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of the Daimler Trucks family, plans to start the series production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. MFTBC is taking a leading role in realizing the electrification of commercial vehicles. As part of Daimler AG, MFTBC is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement.

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