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Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

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Pace is the transportation backbone of Chicago’s suburbs and one of the largest public bus service operators in North America, serving an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Proterra and Pace Suburban Bus has awarded Proterra a $26.5-million Proterra 40' ZX5 Max.

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King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

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King County Metro earlier this year became the first transit agency in North America to install a high-powered charging station at a base facility where recharging is combined with cleaning and maintenance.

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV for North America

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This subscription service will feature a single, all-inclusive monthly payment, covering the vehicle, insurance and maintenance. Electrify America plans to have about 800 charging stations with more than 3,500 ultra-fast chargers either open or in development by the end of 2021. Sonata-class), and IONIQ 7, a three-row mid-size (e.g.,

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BYD invests $5M in new warehouse facility in US; greater efficiencies and production capacity for battery-electric buses

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—Bobby Hill, Vice President of BYD North America, Coach and Bus. BYD has delivered more than 270 buses in North America with an additional 80+ buses in current production, and 300 bus orders with options that could double that number. BYD North America has more in the works.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit. E-Transit is an electrified version of Ford Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van. No deposit or purchase commitment is required.

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Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

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This market is expected to reach US$2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens’ calculations. Wireless power transfer will be the key technology to enable contactless automatic charging with least maintenance requirements.

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Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck now in serial production

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LVO is where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled. The Ultra Service Agreement includes preventative and scheduled maintenance, towing and repair, a battery warranty and monitoring via Mack connected services in a single package that can include monthly payments.