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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project.

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Roy Hill purchases Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive

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Roy Hill , the largest single iron ore mine in Australia, has purchased Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-electric, heavy-haul locomotive ( earlier post ) for the region and the mining industry. The ongoing use of the FLXdrive will also reduce ongoing operational costs through maintenance spend.

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Lion Electric to deliver 10 all-electric trucks to Amazon

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As part of the delivery, Lion will provide a one-time training to Amazon and the drivers who will operate the trucks upon delivery of the vehicles. They will also establish a maintenance program for the trucks, as part of Lion’s expanding network of Experience Centers. Lion’s trucks are available for purchase today.

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

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FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy Inc. The vehicles are manufactured by FDG Electric Vehicles Limited in Hangzhou, China, and purchased through Chanje Energy Inc., will provide maintenance and distribution support services for all of the vehicles. Through an agreement with Chanje Energy Inc.,

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US.

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

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LAWA says it is the first government entity to take delivery of a Nikola Tre BEV, which is part of the airport’s plan to fully transition its vehicle fleet to all-electric. The LAWA purchase qualified for a $120,000 rebate via the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

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Hyundai delivers first 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV to US customer

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Hochrad purchased his first hybrid car more than 15 years ago, and over the years has driven dedicated electric vehicles as well. NEXO can be leased for $399 (Blue model) or $449 (Limited model) for 36 months and can be purchased for $58,300. Bio-based materials were applied to 47 different parts and reduced CO 2 emissions by 11.8

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