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AUGUST 20, 2020

a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, and Dana Incorporated, a leader in commercial vehicle drivetrains known for its Spicer Electrified technologies, have launched a national program with Idealease to demonstrate Hyliion’s Hybrid Diesel Powertrain to Idealease customers. Hyliion Inc.,

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

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. Enhanced telematics and new remote software management features for fleet managers and drivers. Faster DC fast charging systems.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon is a leader in adopting decarbonizing technologies that can improve sustainability among their trucking fleet. They will also establish a maintenance program for the trucks, as part of Lion’s expanding network of Experience Centers. This vehicle delivery for Amazon represents a very significant milestone for Lion.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

GE Transportation Class 70 PowerHaul locomotive. Recent testing commissioned by GE Transportation and overseen by Ricardo found that GE’s Class 70 PowerHaul diesel-electric freight locomotive would save 18% of fuel in comparison with the Class 66 currently representing the majority of the UK’s locomotive fleet.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States. Founded in 2012, Orange EV was the first US-based manufacturer to offer 100% electric Class 8 vehicles and the first to offer electric yard truck rentals.

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JUNE 26, 2020

a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, natural-gas series-hybrid electric powertrain. The truck is the only electric Class 8 vehicle that can achieve a net-negative greenhouse gas emissions footprint using renewable natural gas (RNG).

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JUNE 23, 2021

Proterra Inc and Miami-Dade County announced a major fleet electrification project with the County acquiring 42 Proterra ZX5+ electric transit buses, featuring a total of 19 MWh of battery storage capacity, along with plans to install 75 Proterra chargers across three bus depots. The first electric buses are slated to be delivered in 2022.

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AUGUST 14, 2021

They are newer to the road, so it was hard to know, for instance, their historic needs for maintenance over their operational life. The study finds, for example, that battery electric vehicles have maintenance costs 40% lower than ICE vehicles. Our analysis helped fill those data gaps.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Motiv Power Systems has launched its next-generation electric trucks for medium-duty fleets. million miles with fleets across North America. The simplicity improves serviceability and limits maintenance needs. Highly customizable: Fleets can select two or three battery packs to suit range needs.

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JULY 17, 2019

to deploy a pure-electric Class 8 truck. Orange EV trucks cost less in fuel, maintenance, and other diesel-related costs, and when operated in California, can generate a significant additional income stream. Super Store Industries is the first dairy manufacturer in the U.S. By operating yard trucks with a cleaner power source (i.e.,

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MARCH 31, 2021

Fluid Truck has ordered 40 additional electric delivery trucks from Lightning eMotors for its New York City fleet. The Lightning Electric Class 4 commercial box trucks will deliver products to all five boroughs of New York City. The electric trucks will service all five boroughs, IKEA said.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. million miles per year, servicing routes throughout Texas.

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AUGUST 30, 2013

Light Commercial Vehicles include several classes of vehicles that are designed and developed primarily for work use. Smartphone LCV fleet management system. Data is then uploaded using the mobile telephony network to the cloud where it can be accessed by fleet managers remotely. ton trucks.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors. The voucher program reduces the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles and requires manufacturers to have CARB and HVIP certification to participate. —Tim Reeser.

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MARCH 29, 2021

The truck will be unique on US roads when Con Edison takes possession early next year, running entirely on electricity as it lifts lineworkers and equipment as high as 60 feet for construction, maintenance and repair work. While initially small in scope, this represents an important step in Con Edison’s journey toward fleet electrification.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and ABB announced a partnership to offer DC fast electric vehicle chargers for commercial electric fleet vehicles. Lightning Energy supplies charging solutions to commercial and government fleets.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

a company working with a hybrid electric conversion system for Class 1 through 3 commercial vans and trucks ( earlier post ), is conducting customer pilot tests of its system. The hybrid powertrain can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20% for urban fleets, according to the company. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A performance evaluation of Class 8 hybrid electric tractor trailers (Kenworth T370 hybrid tractors) compared with similar conventional vehicles (Freightliner M2106 standard diesel tractors) by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that hybrid tractors demonstrated 13.7% Source: NREL.

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JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2020, battery-electric vehicles will be a cheaper vehicle option than fuel cell electric vehicles for the majority of the light duty fleet (79-97%), according to a new study by a team at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). —Morrison et al. Morrison et al. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Ideally, fleets could perform all charging at their depots, where it is convenient, inexpensive, and fully controllable. The switch to BEV fleets would offer a significant reduction in fuel costs and require less routine maintenance, another key advantage for fleets. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Under Hylane’s sustainable mobility model, fleet owners can deploy Hyzon vehicles in their operations through a rental agreement with Hylane. Further, it is expected that customers will only pay for the miles actually driven; Hylane plans to cover maintenance or downtime costs. —Craig Knight, Hyzon CEO and co-founder.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 million barrels per day. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009).

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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MAY 21, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

a provider of dual fuel systems for Class 8 trucks, introduced version 2.0 make the system more reliable, durable and lighter, while also decreasing installation time, emissions and maintenance expenses. Multiple colors for tank enclosures to enable fleets to better match each truck. EcoDual, Inc., Benefits of MAX/SR 2.0

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JANUARY 9, 2020

Fourteen leading US fleets announced the formation of the ACT Fleet Forum , an educational initiative to share best practices between participating fleets, as well as top technology providers and fuel suppliers on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies. C&S Wholesale Grocers. EVO Transportation & Energy.

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MAY 19, 2021

Vorza’s electric fleet vehicle development team worked directly with Autocar Truck to create a 24/7 powertrain capable of handling the rigorous demands of semi-trailer yard spotting and container handling. It is designed to improve a fleet’s productivity and efficiency by maximizing uptime.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Clean Energy’s 2019 Redeem totals were bolstered by a seven-year contract with UPS for 170 million gallons to fuel their large fleet of natural gas heavy-duty trucks around the country, the largest purchase of RNG ever in the US. The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement.

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MAY 1, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. This powertrain is the fifth powertrain now available in the Lightning product line.

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JULY 14, 2020

Hiringa Energy and TR Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer heavy fuel cell electric trucks for the New Zealand market powered by Hiringa’s nation-wide hydrogen refueling network, and TR’s heavy fleet lease, rental, and maintenance management expertise.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. We’ve become the only stop you have to make to get zero-emission vehicles for all of your fleet needs.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

The order consists of 100 class-3 pallet jack units and 36 class-2 standup reach truck units. In turn, GENCO will provide the units to Wegmans at its distribution facilities for conversion of lift truck fleets in their produce and grocery buildings. The first phase includes a 59 unit fleet conversion of the produce building.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

EDI) Awarded Bus Fleet Order for the City of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. The company is supplying its drivetrain technology to Yaxing Motor Coach for integration into a fleet of city buses to be delivered in March of this year. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. regenerative braking capabilities. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower, with HVIP approval expected within the next several weeks. —Tim Reeser, Lightning Systems CEO.

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