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

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

an emerging EV manufacturer, has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Unlimited Electrical Contractors Corp (UEC) to enter definitive agreements for the purchase of up to 10,000 MX-05 electric vehicles. The initial purchase order is estimated at $75 million. Mullen Technologies Inc., Earlier post.)

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DHL Express purchases 100 Fiat E-Ducato electric vans; 14,000 e-vehicles in delivery fleet across Europe by 2030

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APRIL 24, 2021

DHL Express announced a partnership with Fiat Professional, purchasing the first 100 units of Fiat’s new E-Ducato, introduced to the public on Earth Day. Due to the high customer demand for international Express deliveries the company expects its European last-mile fleet growing to approximately 20,000 vans by 2030.

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Transdev Canada purchasing 27 new electric Lion school buses

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JUNE 19, 2020

million in its fleet of electric school buses with the Québec company Lion, thus becoming, with a total of 31 vehicles, the largest private operator of electric school buses in North America to date. Transdev’s ambition is to electrify 100% of its fleet of electric school buses parked in its Quebec depots by 2025.

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Workhorse receives purchase order for 500 C-1000 electric delivery trucks from Pritchard Companies

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

received a purchase order for 500 of its all-electric C-1000 delivery vehicles from Pritchard Companies. Vehicles will be distributed through Pritchard Companies’ dealership locations across the country. Vehicles will be distributed through Pritchard Companies’ dealership locations across the country. Workhorse Group Inc.

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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Merchants Fleet, the US’ fastest growing fleet management company (FMC), has reserved 5,400 BrightDrop EV410s, the all-new, mid-size electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges, as well as other service applications. Earlier post.)

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UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

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MAY 7, 2021

is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units (TRUs) to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif. UNFI will lease the TRUs through PLM Trailer Leasing for five years while the company continues to explore how they integrate into its operations. United Natural Foods, Inc. distribution center.

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Sysco Corporation intends to purchase up to 800 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks

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MAY 26, 2022

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) a leading US foodservice distribution company, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deliver up to nearly 800 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors by 2026.

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Mullen announces $15.8M vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company for 250 Class 3 commercial EV trucks

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MAY 15, 2023

Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, announced the signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company, a national fleet leasing provider, to purchase 250 all-electric commercial class 3 cab chassis EV trucks. The contract is valued at $15,755,000.

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Heritage Environmental Services and battery-maker Romeo Power looking for fleet electrification partners

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Heritage Environmental Services, a provider of environmental and recycling services, and battery-maker Romeo Power launched a program to select fleet electrification partners to execute on HES’ fleet electrification strategy. The company has a 7 GWh-capable manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, California.

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SoCalGas adding 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell EVs to fleet

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has taken delivery of 23 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEV), marking the company’s first purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles. With the addition of the 50 Toyota Mirai HFCEVs, a third of SoCalGas' over-the-road fleet currently operates on clean fuels.

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XL Fleet launches XL Grid division with charging infrastructure solutions

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

XL Fleet, a leading provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has entered into a partnership with a commercial EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) supplier to begin the launch of its XL Grid division. XL Fleet intends to continue expanding its XL Grid division to meet these energy demands.

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FedEx and Chanje to add charging infrastructure to 42 FedEx stations in California

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FEBRUARY 29, 2020

the company plans to electrify 42 FedEx stations in California, making it one of the largest deployments of integrated charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date. FedEx announced the addition of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November. Earlier post.) Ryder System, Inc.

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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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JULY 9, 2022

The California Air Resources Board will launch a new pilot program that aims to help small trucking fleets make the transition to zero-emission technologies. The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in annual revenue.

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NetJets and FlightSafety International to partner with eVTOL company Lilium; right to purchase up to 150 Lilium Jets

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MARCH 14, 2022

the largest private aviation company in the world, and FlightSafety International, a leader in professional aviation training, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lilium, makers of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet ( earlier post ), for a proposed strategic partnership. NetJets Inc.,

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Union Pacific Railroad to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations

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JANUARY 29, 2022

Union Pacific Railroad plans to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations. The combined purchases and upgrades to yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million, representing the largest investment in battery-electric technology by a US Class I railroad.

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Maersk purchases 25 Volvo FH Electric trucks for container transports in Germany

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JUNE 19, 2023

Maersk has purchased 25 Volvo FH Electric trucks in Germany. This strategic investment highlights the company’s commitment to decarbonizing global logistics and to becoming a net-zero company by 2040 across all business areas and all modes of transport.

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Frito-Lay debuts pilot for upcoming electric fleet in Carrollton, TX

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APRIL 19, 2022

Frito-Lay announced a new electric fleet that will serve the Dallas Fort Worth area, specifically Carrollton. Additionally, Frito-Lay is further decarbonizing its fleet through the nationwide use of Renewable Compressed Natural Gas and other new zero- and near-zero emission vehicles. which is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

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Effenco launches ultracap-based heavy-duty all-electric system at a diesel price

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

a Canada-based company specializing in the design of electric propulsion systems for heavy-duty vocational vehicles, has launched an all-electric system at the same purchase price as diesel alternatives. or on new truck fleets without sacrificing loading capacity and without impacting daily operations.

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Germany awarding €600M to transport companies for zero- and low-emission buses

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APRIL 8, 2022

Germany is awarding some €600 million to transport companies for the purchase of climate friendly buses. Around 1,700 buses will be procured by the transport companies with this tranche of funding from the new “Directive on the Promotion of Alternative Drives of Buses in Passenger Transport”. Funds of around €1.25

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Maryland school board approves purchase of 326 electric school buses; Thomas Built e-buses powered by Proterra

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) (Maryland) Board of Education approved a contract on Tuesday evening with Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey electric fleet solutions, to convert the MCPS school bus fleet to all-electric, starting with 326 school buses over the next four years.

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27 Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell trucks entering fleet service in Germany; funding from BMDV

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Seven German companies in logistics, manufacturing and retail will put 27 Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks into fleet service with funding for eco-friendly commercial vehicles from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). billion available until 2024 to purchase eco-friendly commercial vehicles.

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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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. Orange EV is committed to being the one-stop source for all electric yard truck needs—purchases, leases, and rentals. —Zack Ruderman, the VP of sales and marketing at Orange EV.

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Universal Hydrogen signs LOIs with 3 carriers for hydrogen-powered aircraft

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JULY 15, 2021

Universal Hydrogen signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Icelandair Group under which Icelandair and Universal Hydrogen will pursue the implementation of green hydrogen as a propellant for Icelandair’s domestic aircraft fleet. The aircraft are expected to have equivalent or better unit economics compared to the existing fleet.

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Estes partners with Clean Energy to expand RNG vehicle fleet to 71 units

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, announced that Estes Express Lines will add to its fleet 50 new trucks fueled with Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), bringing its total to 71. Clean Energy Fuels Corp., million gallons of RNG over the seven-year contract.

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Cleaning Clean Fleet Energy

ComEd to replace all LDVs in fleet with electrified vehicles by 2030

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AUGUST 21, 2020

ComEd’s new fleet electrification plan calls for replacing all of its light duty vehicles with electrified vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) by 2030. By 2025, all of the company’s light duty vehicles (LDVs) approaching the end of their life cycle will be replaced with electric vehicles, and all LDVs will be electrified by 2030.

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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With this transformation, Danfoss will be the first company in Denmark to have a 24-hour truck in operation. The trucks are charged by charging infrastructure from the Danish company GodEnergi. Since Danfoss has signed Power Purchase Agreements for its sites in Denmark, a substantial part of the power will be sustainable.

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

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AUGUST 27, 2020

Enhanced telematics and new remote software management features for fleet managers and drivers. Last month, Lightning Systems launched Lightning Energy, a new division of the company that offers charging technologies and services to commercial and government fleets. In-cab display enhancements in all vehicles.

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Lion Electric selected to participate in fleet electrification program; Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles

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MAY 16, 2021

Canada-based Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has been selected to participate in the Heritage-Romeo Power Fleet Electrification Program. The production mix is expected to include 80 Lion8 vehicles and 20 Lion6 vehicles.

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Workhorse Group secures $35M in financing from Marathon Asset Management; $1.3M battery purchase by Duke Energy

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JANUARY 3, 2019

The proceeds will be used for current working capital, parts acquisitions to fulfill existing and future customer purchase orders and contracts as well as to satisfy full repayment of the senior secured notes incurred in July 2018. Workhorse Group Inc., The facility has a three-year term secured by a first priority lien on all assets.

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Workhorse receives purchase order from Pride Group Enterprises for 6,320 C-Series electric delivery vehicles

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Workhorse Group has received a purchase order for 6,320 C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles from Pride Group Enterprises, a company with businesses in transportation equipment retail, wholesale, rental, leasing and logistics. The delivered vehicles will be distributed through Pride dealerships for fleet use.

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Merchants Fleet to purchase 12,500 Ram ProMaster electric vans

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JUNE 14, 2023

Merchants Fleet will become a key commercial customer of the all-new Ram ProMaster electric van (EV) that debuts later this year. The fleet management company entered an agreement with Stellantis calling for the purchase of 12,500 Ram ProMaster EVs over the next several years.

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Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

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APRIL 26, 2021

Electric truck company Tevva and Vattenfall signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the opportunity to provide a complete zero-emission transport solution for businesses looking to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations. Tevva is an electric truck company with optional range extension technology that allows its 7.5-19t

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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

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JUNE 15, 2023

The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans into the FedEx fleet in Canada is an important step in the company’s goal to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040. Supported payload is 1,460 lbs, and cargo volume is 615 ft 3. Earlier post.)

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, placed an order for 23,000 electric vehicles with 17 global automakers to expand and diversify its subscription fleet beyond Tesla. The fleet order is valued at $1.2 Production Forecasts: Vehicle will be available to purchase before the end of 2023.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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MAY 23, 2019

to purchase 170 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) through 2026. This is the largest commitment for use of RNG to date by any company in the United States, with a range of 22.5 - 25 million gallon equivalents per year. —Mike Casteel, UPS director of fleet procurement. UPS CNG tractor trailer.

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Motiv Power Systems launches next-generation all-electric trucks for medium-duty fleets

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APRIL 28, 2023

Motiv Power Systems has launched its next-generation electric trucks for medium-duty fleets. The company has deployed more than 150 vehicles and driven more than 2.5 million miles with fleets across North America. Highly customizable: Fleets can select two or three battery packs to suit range needs.

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Fleet All-Electric Power Powered

Hamburger Hochbahn issues tender for 50 fuel cell buses

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AUGUST 19, 2020

Hochbahn will purchase both pure fuel cell hybrid buses and battery-electric buses in which the fuel cell serves as a range extender. The number and names of the companies that are now invited to submit bids are confidential for reasons of competition. The invitation to tender consists of four lots.

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Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines upon availability. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Since announcing the fuel agnostic platform, which includes the hydrogen option in both the 15-liter and 6.7-liter

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Performance Team orders 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Performance Team – A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks ( earlier post )—the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. We’re seeing a 30% growth rate in our Warehousing and Distribution business.

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Tesla falls out of favor among German businesses over Elon Musk behavior

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Several German businesses such as energy supplier Badenova, house construction company Viebrock, and drugstore chain Rossmann have expressed their intention to steer clear of new Tesla vehicles over Elon Musk’s actions and statements. However, Viebrock noted that his company can no longer support Tesla.

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EMT Madrid investing €177M in purchase of 520 CNG buses and 50 electric buses

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APRIL 27, 2021

Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid (EMT), the largest public transport operator in Spain and the second largest in Europe, recently awarded the tender for the acquisition of 520 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, as well for the purchase of 50 new electric buses. for the EMT fleet.

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Flemish transport operator De Lijn to order up to 1,250 more zero-emission buses

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APRIL 4, 2022

The board of directors of the Flemish Transport Company De Lijn has started a new purchase procedure to order up to 1,250 emission-free buses of various types with lengths from approximately 8.5 These old buses are responsible for most of the vehicle fleet’s emissions. to 24 meters. 18 meters, maximum 500 buses).

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XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

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JULY 28, 2021

XL Fleet Corp. The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. —Dimitri Kazarinoff, CEO of XL Fleet. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

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. Lightning eMotors offers comprehensive leasing plans, which allow fleets to see total-cost-of-ownership savings from lower energy and maintenance costs, starting on day one of the lease.

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

DHL Express purchases 100 Fiat E-Ducato electric vans; 14,000 e-vehicles in delivery fleet across Europe by 2030

Transdev Canada purchasing 27 new electric Lion school buses

Workhorse receives purchase order for 500 C-1000 electric delivery trucks from Pritchard Companies

Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

Sysco Corporation intends to purchase up to 800 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks

Mullen announces $15.8M vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company for 250 Class 3 commercial EV trucks

Heritage Environmental Services and battery-maker Romeo Power looking for fleet electrification partners

SoCalGas adding 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell EVs to fleet

XL Fleet launches XL Grid division with charging infrastructure solutions

FedEx and Chanje to add charging infrastructure to 42 FedEx stations in California

CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

NetJets and FlightSafety International to partner with eVTOL company Lilium; right to purchase up to 150 Lilium Jets

Union Pacific Railroad to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations

Maersk purchases 25 Volvo FH Electric trucks for container transports in Germany

Frito-Lay debuts pilot for upcoming electric fleet in Carrollton, TX

Effenco launches ultracap-based heavy-duty all-electric system at a diesel price

Germany awarding €600M to transport companies for zero- and low-emission buses

Maryland school board approves purchase of 326 electric school buses; Thomas Built e-buses powered by Proterra

27 Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell trucks entering fleet service in Germany; funding from BMDV

Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

Universal Hydrogen signs LOIs with 3 carriers for hydrogen-powered aircraft

Estes partners with Clean Energy to expand RNG vehicle fleet to 71 units

ComEd to replace all LDVs in fleet with electrified vehicles by 2030

Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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

Lion Electric selected to participate in fleet electrification program; Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles

Workhorse Group secures $35M in financing from Marathon Asset Management; $1.3M battery purchase by Duke Energy

Workhorse receives purchase order from Pride Group Enterprises for 6,320 C-Series electric delivery vehicles

Merchants Fleet to purchase 12,500 Ram ProMaster electric vans

Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

Motiv Power Systems launches next-generation all-electric trucks for medium-duty fleets

Hamburger Hochbahn issues tender for 50 fuel cell buses

Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

Performance Team orders 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks

Tesla falls out of favor among German businesses over Elon Musk behavior

EMT Madrid investing €177M in purchase of 520 CNG buses and 50 electric buses

Flemish transport operator De Lijn to order up to 1,250 more zero-emission buses

XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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