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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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Skyworks Aeronautics will use the funds to move forward with the commercialization of its gyroplane aircraft, including the eGyro electric air taxi geared towards urban air mobility and the 400 mph VertiJet VTOL aircraft that competes directly with helicopters, but at a much higher speed, longer range and lower operating cost.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Speed: Up to 25 mph. Range: Up to 24 hours on a single charge. Orange EV, headquartered in Kansas City, MO, was the nation’s first manufacturer offering 100% electric Class 8 vehicles to be commercially deployed and scaled.

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Mullen Technologies receives letter of intent for purchase order of 1,500 MX-05 EVs

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UEC is an electrical contractor based in Pompano Beach, Florida, specializing in commercial and residential projects in South Florida. The five passenger MX-05 electric SUV features a range of 325 miles with a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.2 Mullen Technologies Inc., Earlier post.) seconds.

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Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less

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The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California. California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Project aims to make it easier for commercial fleets to decarbonize.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways. The company earlier introduced a new fleet and commercial version of the SOLO Cargo EV. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment. In May , it broke ground at the 235,000 sq.

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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On 22 October 2019, GSC Logistics was the first to haul a commercial cargo using an electric semi through the Altamont Pass, with their BYD 8TT heavy-duty electric truck. The truck easily maintained 55 mph up the 8% grade through the Altamont Pass. The 8TT delivers 483 hp and 1,770 lb-ft of torque, powered by a 409 kWh battery pack.

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