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How Long Until EV Fleets Take Over the Supply Chain?

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How long until we see electric fleets taking over the supply chain? Last mile delivery is set to go electric big time. Most of these EVs are smaller vehicles handling last-mile deliveries. EVs are already appearing in fleets across the country, mostly in last-mile deliveries and few heavy-duty trucks in regional service.

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Use of a specially developed charger enables full recharging in approximately half the required time, compared with current CHAdeMO type quick charging systems.

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Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is a defining moment for freight rail and will accelerate the industry toward low- to zero-emission locomotives. The battery locomotive charged at the rail yard and recharged during the trip through regenerative braking. —Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec Chief Technology Officer.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. The charging locations will be separated by about 100 miles, a perfect distance for even the lowest-range EVs on the market. Vice President Americas and President and CEO for Volvo USA, said.

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Valence signs extended supply agreement for Li-ion batteries with PVI

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Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. The OREOS electric buses, with a top speed above 43 mph (69 km/h) offer an average range of up to 93 miles without intermediary recharging. Each vehicle is powered by Valence’s U-Charge battery packs.

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Do You Believe Solid-State Batteries Are Really Right Around the Corner?

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But the automotive industry has been talking about how the technology is poised to accelerate electric vehicle sales immediately after implementation for over a decade. They’ll allegedly be able to store far more energy than lithium-ion units — while also being smaller, longer lasting, and quicker to recharge.

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Hercules EV opens $20M Series A round; targeting electric pickup in late 2022; Prieto solid-state batteries

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Breyer says the automaker intends to use existing industrial capacity wherever possible, paired with a modular design and assembly approach, enabling Hercules to bring eco-utility vehicles to market quickly and with a high level of personalization and craftsmanship.

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