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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

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JUNE 2, 2022

This post examines the recent changes in the costs of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. The expectation was that the cost of electricity had recently increased much less than the costs of gasoline and diesel. Electricity. $/g. Month (2022). Change from January (%). $/g.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Cost Of Diesel

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The average cost of a Li-ion battery cell—used to power electric vehicles and to provide flexibility in the power grid as more renewables, such as solar and wind, are added will fall below $100 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the next three years, according to a new analysis by IHS Markit.

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Lithium Ion Cost Of Li-ion Battery

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). electricity per kilowatt-hour. regular gasoline; $3.00 premium gasoline; $2.85

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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

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

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JULY 2, 2021

Only electric buses. We will also install about 200 electric charging spots a year for the development of personal electric transport. By the end of 2021 there will be 1000 electric buses on duty. By the end of 2021 there will be 1000 electric buses on duty. tons per year. Earlier post.)

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Buy Russia Electrical Electric

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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JULY 17, 2020

Lightning Systems has introduced an all-electric powertrain for the popular Ford F-550 Chassis Cab. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 hp).

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Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

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JANUARY 28, 2021

With a focus on its mission of sustainability for its residents, the City of Porterville, California is putting 12 electric micro-transit vans into service. The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors. The new electric vans will be a part of that service beginning in May.

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All-Electric Electrical Electric California

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. By operating the all-electric TRUs, UNFI anticipates it will save approximately 135,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year while reducing particulate matter pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.

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All-Electric Fleet California Lithium Ion

Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

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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. It will achieve 25 miles of pure electric vehicle range in compliance with cities adopting “Zero Emission Zones.”. Hyliion Inc.,

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Range Gas-Electric Gas Electrical

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

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JUNE 2, 2022

Orange EV announced the new e-TRIEVER brand for its Model Year 2022 all-electric terminal trucks. Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since million hours of operation. million hours of operation.

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Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

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APRIL 24, 2021

Bye Aerospace announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800. Safety features include two wing-mounted electric motors, each with dual redundant motor windings, quad-redundant battery packs and a full airplane parachute. —George E. Bye, Bye Aerospace CEO.

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EIA expects significant increases in US wholesale electricity prices this summer

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JUNE 17, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that prices in US wholesale electricity markets this summer will significantly increase over last summer’s prices. EIA forecasts summer electricity prices will average $98/MWh in California’s CAISO market and $90/MWh in the ERCOT market in Texas. MMBtu in May 2021.

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Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

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APRIL 14, 2023

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service its customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area. It currently has several light-duty electric service vehicles in the Greater Montreal Area and uses B20 biofuels on all trucks newer than 2012.

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Modesto City Schools orders 30 Blue Bird Type D electric school buses

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MARCH 30, 2022

Modesto City Schools in California has a{purchased} 30 Blue Bird All American Type D electric school buses. The order—the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district for Blue Bird so far—enables the school district to convert nearly 50% of its diesel-powered bus fleet to electric.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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MARCH 11, 2020

CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed. The 580 EV is the first formal entry into the electric equipment market for CASE.

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CALSTART: Inventory of US electric school buses hit 1,738 in Sep 2021

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JANUARY 14, 2022

CALSTART has released a new report, Zeroing in on ESBs , an inventory of electric school buses (ESBs). CALSTART has launched an ongoing Electric School Bus Working Group to share up-to-date information and peer learnings and interaction opportunities across school districts nationwide. — Zeroing in on ESBs.

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Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

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MAY 9, 2024

Spikes in electricity rates can raise the cost of charging an EV at home, but California has a solution.

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MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

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JULY 6, 2022

The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor. The new electric motor is clean, light, and efficient and can be assembled without the use of rare earths by customer request. Our new SCT E-motor is the solution.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Volvo Penta and TICO have completed the build of the first terminal tractor prototypes powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology. Next steps.

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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Ford celebrated the production start of the all-new F-150 at the Ford Rouge Center and confirmed construction of the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Rendering of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

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REE Automotive unveils P7-C Chassis Cab; new addition to P7 electric truck lineup

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MAY 2, 2023

REE Automotive revealed P7-C, a Class 4 chassis cab offering a new cabin design built on REE’s P7 modular electric platform. Customers will be able to place orders for the entire P7 electric truck lineup at ACT Expo in REE’s booth. Earlier post.)

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EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India. EVR will support the setup of EKA’s assembly line.

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ORNL composite increases current capacity of copper wires; ultra-efficient, power-dense electric motors

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a composite that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires, providing a new material that can be scaled for use in ultra-efficient, power-dense electric vehicle traction motors. —Li et al.

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Motor Motoring Motors Power

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber

Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The E-Mobility Group of Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching a worldwide initiative to establish a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks. In addition, the participants are also concerned with aspects such as optimized load management of the electricity grid and sustainable electricity supply.

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Global Charging Japan Electrical

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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JUNE 10, 2022

The Van Hool A12 Battery Electric is the first vehicle in a completely new range of buses in four different lengths (12m, 13m, 18m and 24m) equipped with exclusively zero emission powertrains: battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley.

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Hydrogen Range Fuel Battery

Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.” Ford’s leader took a jab at BYD, vowing the company’s new electric pickup will match the costs of Chinese automakers building in Mexico.

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Chinese Cost Of BYD Ford

Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

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APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Offered in both Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD), the all-electric bZ4X produces a horsepower rating of 201 for FWD and a horsepower rating of 214 for AWD. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1 seconds for FWD and 6.5 seconds for AWD.

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Toyota SUV Battery Batteries

Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, announced a $45-million order for its zero-emission powertrain systems from Faribault, Minnesota-based motorcoach supplier ABC Companies. The T2145e electric motor coach undergoing final testing in Colorado. —Roman Cornell.

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Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

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JUNE 16, 2021

For the implementation of a sustainable energy economy, the greatest challenge is the weather-depending, fluctuating electricity production of wind and solar power plants. To store the green electricity in a highly scalable way, it must be converted into chemical energy. Two ways to make hydrogen from seawater and green electricity.

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Water Hydrogen Store Wind

Cornell team develops framework for incorporating wireless charging road system into real-time electricity market

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JULY 25, 2022

Researchers at Cornell have developed a coupled transportation–power system framework for incorporating a wireless charging road system into the real-time electricity market. In addition, they propose an optimization-based control strategy to manage the energy storage system in a cost-efficient manner. —Shi and Gao (2022).

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Energy Storage Market Charging Power Grid

Wärtsilä report finds accelerated adoption of renewables can reduce electricity production costs by up to 50%

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Front-Loading Net Zero report states that electricity production costs could be reduced by up to 50% by 2050 if countries and states adopt 100% renewable systems faster than currently planned. The report says that carbon neutral systems can provide cheaper electricity compared to current fossil-fuel-based systems.

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Renewable Energy Storage Coal Production

Palermo school buses go electric with funding and 50% lower electricity rate from AMPLY Power

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APRIL 7, 2021

Adding another school district fleet electrification program to its growing list of customers, AMPLY Power has been selected to manage the charging of electric school buses for the Palermo Union Elementary School District in Northern California. The cost of electricity without managed charging could be as high as $0.20/kWh.

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Power Powered Sacramento Fleet

Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Mobilize will unveil Limo, a 4.67m four-door fully-electric sedan, specifically designed for for taxi/private hire (PHV) drivers and fleet, at Munich IAA Mobility 2021. These services will also be available for other Renault Group’s electric vehicles. Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. Casual drivers will have access to a pay-as-you-drive solution.

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Taxi Fleet Electrical Electric

Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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OCTOBER 8, 2022

With the launch of the Tiago.ev, India’s first electric hatchback, the nation can take a giant leap forward in the quest for safe, clean and green mobility. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. —Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.,

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Motor Motoring Motors India

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

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MAY 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), Air Liquide Korea and Hydrogen Energy Network (HyNet) to establish a hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2 by March 2021. In September 2019, Hyundai and Cummins Inc. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Hyundai Motor Motoring

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report— Green Hydrogen Cost Reduction: scaling up electrolyzers to meet the 1.5 Source: IRENA.

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Hydrogen Renewable Low Cost Green

Con Edison testing V2G service from 5 electric school buses

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Con Edison has begun using the batteries on five Lion Electric electric school buses to provide power to its customers, marking the first time in New York State that electricity has flowed from buses into a utility’s grid. The upfront cost of electric school buses is higher than diesel buses. Earlier post.).

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New York City New York Grid Electrical

Juneau Capital Transit puts first all-electric bus in service

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APRIL 13, 2021

Juneau residents will begin to see Capital Transit’s first battery-electric bus in service and on the road tomorrow. This is the first electric bus owned and operated by a public transit agency in Alaska. Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon hosted the dedication ceremony of the first battery-electric bus to join Capital Transit’s fleet.

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Alaska All-Electric Grant Electrical

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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JUNE 22, 2021

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. Their paper appears in the journal Nature Energy.

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Charging Fleet Grid Electrical

CTE: entire US transit fleet could transition to ZEVs by 2035 for $56B - $89B

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MAY 6, 2021

In a new report produced at the request of Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) concluded that a the entire US transit fleet could transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035 at a cost of between $56.22 billion and $88.91 billion on the low end and $60.02

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

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

Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

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

Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

EIA expects significant increases in US wholesale electricity prices this summer

Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

Modesto City Schools orders 30 Blue Bird Type D electric school buses

CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

CALSTART: Inventory of US electric school buses hit 1,738 in Sep 2021

Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

REE Automotive unveils P7-C Chassis Cab; new addition to P7 electric truck lineup

EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

ORNL composite increases current capacity of copper wires; ultra-efficient, power-dense electric motors

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD

Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

Cornell team develops framework for incorporating wireless charging road system into real-time electricity market

Wärtsilä report finds accelerated adoption of renewables can reduce electricity production costs by up to 50%

Palermo school buses go electric with funding and 50% lower electricity rate from AMPLY Power

Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Con Edison testing V2G service from 5 electric school buses

Juneau Capital Transit puts first all-electric bus in service

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

CTE: entire US transit fleet could transition to ZEVs by 2035 for $56B - $89B

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