Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2021

In its report of first quarter 2021 financial results and outlook, Lordstown Motors, a startup developing electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market ( earlier post ), said that the expected production of its Endurance full-size electric pickup in 2021 will be limited—at best 50% of prior expectations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2020

The China Electricity Council (CEC) recently ratified and published a set of national standards (“GuoBiao” or GB standard) for the wireless charging of EVs; WiTricity’s patented technology is incorporated in the standards. The new standards are: GB / T 38775.1 GB / T 38775.2 GB / T 38775.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2015

VIA Motors announced a voucher program for Chicago-area fleet and business owners that will reduce the initial costs of owning a VIA Motors extended range pickup truck, extended range electric passenger van, or extended range electric cargo van. The VIA Motors Extended Range Electric Pickup is now eligible for a $41,200 voucher.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2023

Daimler Truck North America; Ford Motor Company; General Motors Company; Hino Motors Limited, Inc.; The Clean Truck Partnership, which includes Cummins, Inc.; Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.; Navistar, Inc.; PACCAR Inc.; Stellantis N.V.; Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

VIA Motors, a commercial electric truck manufacturer, has been acquired by global EV company Ideanomics. Now, Ideanomics has acquired VIA Motors, an American commercial electric truck manufacturer that will be working to introduce its first vehicle and potentially license its hardware in the near future.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. Many US drivers now have a vague idea that General Motors is doing something with electric vehicles. But that was then, and this is now. Fastest development in GM history.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

E-Transit offers the same interior cargo dimensions and standard mounting points for continued integration with hundreds of upfitters and vehicle modifiers worldwide who provide compatible racks, bins and accessories on gas-powered Transit. Ford unveiled the 2022 E-Transit van, an all-electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new, stronger standards to promote clean air and reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year (MY) 2027. EPA is co-proposing two regulatory options for new NO x standards: proposed Option 1 and proposed Option 2.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. FedEx plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company will deploy the company’s latest hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California in two publicly funded projects to improve the air quality in the region. This will be the largest commercial deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks in the US.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2024

Japanese automaker Honda Motor will start sales in Japan of a new commercial mini-EV, the N-VAN e:, in October. The N-VAN e: is a commercial mini-EV model developed by adding EV features to the gasoline-powered N-VAN, such as a power output function and a quiet cabin (and adding a colon to the name).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2020

Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

ams, a global supplier of high performance sensor solutions, introduced the AS5715 : the first inductive position sensor for high-speed, automotive and industrial electric motors to be available as a standard product on the open market. IHS forecasts the overall market for electric motors (including traction motors) to grow at 8.3%

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

A bidirectional EV fleet could serve as both a sustainable mobility option as well as an energy storage asset that sends power back to everything from critical loads and homes to the grid. A bidirectional fleet could also create new revenue opportunities for EV owners or fleets.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. The organization has the largest electric fleet in the country, with more than 3,000 electric delivery vehicles. Australia Post is a government business enterprise providing postal services in Australia.

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Green Car Congress

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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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever. Opinion: Here’s the Roadmap for Commercial EVs. The industry will never be the same once EV fleets are adopted. For example, companies like Lordstown Motors , Tesla, Rivian , and Nikola have unveiled electric truck concepts and are delivering trucks to customers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The commercial EV market is hot—a bit too hot for some. To date, the company’s technology has been successfully deployed in more than 500 commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, and agricultural and mining equipment. Charged : We’ve seen so many commercial EV makers come and go. That takes time and focus.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

kg capacity, 700 bar), fuel cell stacks, electric motor (224 kW peak, 192 kW steady) and transmission, and offers a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial goods transportation as companies look to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 24, 2023

Ola enters into strategic partnership with DBest Cars India, India’s leading commercial used car trading start-up According to Dbest, it aims to streamline India’s sprawling used car sector. Fleets of used cars that are being phased out will be replaced by fleets of new cars.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2019

Electric aviation technology company magniX and Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, announced a partnership to transform Harbour Air seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet powered by the magni500, a 560 kW (751 shp) all-electric motor that delivers 2,814 N·m of torque.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Anshu Dewan: In India, the market is yet to realise its commercial potential and is currently at a nascent stage. Anshu Dewan: Retrofitting can be a more economical option compared to purchasing new vehicles, especially for fleet operators or owners of older vehicles. Only a few components are imported like motors and controllers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available on the Reach commercial van from Isuzu and Utilimaster. The retrofitted XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery. XL Hybrids, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BrightDrop, GM’s new business focused on electric last-mile deliveries ( earlier post ), has completed the first production builds of the EV600, a key milestone to deliver its first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) to FedEx Express in time for the holiday season. Available at a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted the company’s first platooning of trailer trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway replicating real-world traffic conditions. Hyundai Motor conducted the trial using two trailer-connected Xcient trucks. The truck displayed SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers Standard) Level-3 autonomous driving.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The first is medium- and heavy-duty powertrain electrification; the second is a dual fuel fleet demonstration. The developed technology must utilize an electric motor for all or part of the motive power required by the vehicle to meet its duty cycle. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Dual Fuel Heavy Duty Vehicle Fleet Demonstration.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro , is supplying its Smart Charging Bundle to businesses in California—one of the largest commercial fleet markets in the US—under a new initiative to help make it easier to add EVs to their fleets.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions. Standard on base trims is 2.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

The new P7-B is part of a fleet of vehicles available to prospective customers to evaluate, test, and experience the agility, performance, and design enabled by REE’s novel REEcorner x-by-wire technology ( earlier post ). Peak Motor Power: 400 kW. REE Automotive announced the P7-B, a Class 3 box truck built on a P7 cab chassis.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 30, 2024

General Motors is folding BrightDrop , initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. Range with the standard pack is estimated at 164 miles for the Chevy BrightDrop 600 and 159 miles for the Chevy BrightDrop 400.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Rolls Royce, magnetic gear company Magnomatics and electric motor company ATB Laurence Scott are partnering in a two-year, £1.7-million million) project to develop an electric Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM) for marine applications. million (US$2.5-million) million) in funding. Magnomatics.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is currently going through the final phase of ID. Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. —Kai Grünitz, Head of Vehicle Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The standard wheelbase versions (2,988 mm / 117.6 Volkswagen will unveil the ID.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Heavy-duty vehicles include both work trucks and commercial medium and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles as defined by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 28, 2024

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered cutting-edge Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Jammu Smart City Limited through TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, a Tata Motors Group company.

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