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STA Turns to New Flyer to Electrify Transit Fleet

STA Turns to New Flyer to Electrify Transit Fleet

Monday, March 22, 2021

New Flyer of America Inc. says the Spokane Transit Authority (STA), the public transit authority serving the Spokane, Wash., region, unveiled its first 60-foot, five-door zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE City Line bus as part of a contract that New Flyer won in June 2020. 

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Calif. looks to EVs for grid stability

Calif. looks to EVs for grid stability

Monday, March 22, 2021

California energy regulators are eyeing the power stored in electric vehicles as they hunt for ways to avoid blackouts caused by extreme weather.

While few EV and their charging ports are equipped to deliver electricity back into the grid during emergencies, the California Public Utilities Commission wants more data on it as the agency rules on steps utilities must take to ensure they have enough power for this summer and next year. A draft CPUC decision due to be discussed this week asks about the feasibility of EVs adding electricity when needed (Energywire, March 8).

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How much more energy will the US need to electrify everything?

How much more energy will the US need to electrify everything?

Friday, March 19, 2021

The global economy needs to go electric. Most economists agree that the quickest, lowest-cost way to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions is to plug everything that now burns fossil fuels—vehicles, buildings, factories—into a clean electricity grid.

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Proterra To Supply Batteries For Lightning eMotors Vans

Proterra To Supply Batteries For Lightning eMotors Vans

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Proterra announced another customer for its EV battery systems. Lightning eMotors(formerly Lightning Systems) intends to equip its electric vans with Proterra packs starting this year.

The new collaboration seems to be focused around the Lightning Electric Transit, a purpose-built Class 3 commercial vehicle, available in several popular configurations (including last-mile cargo vans, passenger vans, shuttle buses, ambulances, school buses and RVs).

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Proterra To Supply Batteries For Lightning eMotors Vans

Proterra To Supply Batteries For Lightning eMotors Vans

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Proterra announced another customer for its EV battery systems. Lightning eMotors(formerly Lightning Systems) intends to equip its electric vans with Proterra packs starting this year.

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From Amazon To FedEx, The Delivery Truck Is Going Electric

From Amazon To FedEx, The Delivery Truck Is Going Electric

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Whether or not you want an electric vehicle in your driveway, you might soon spot one showing up on your curb.

All major delivery companies are starting to replace their gas-powered fleets with electric or low-emission vehicles, a switch that companies say will boost their bottom lines, while also fighting climate change and urban pollution.

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Lucid Motors sees a second life for its EV batteries in energy storage

Lucid Motors sees a second life for its EV batteries in energy storage

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Lucid Motors has designed the battery packs in its luxury electric vehicle for two lives. The company, which is already experimenting with energy storage systems for commercial and residential customers, is also eyeing ways to repurpose batteries from its electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen brand expects its 2021 electric car deliveries to double

Volkswagen brand expects its 2021 electric car deliveries to double

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

(Reuters) - Volkswagen expects to double electric vehicle deliveries and increase profits for its core brand this year after the world’s second-largest carmaker stepped up its switch to fully electric vehicles.

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Ford asks Congress for tax incentives to support electric vehicle development

Ford asks Congress for tax incentives to support electric vehicle development

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Washington — Leaders at Ford Motor Co. urged Congress Tuesday to increase tax incentives and other federal funding for electric vehicle technology.

Additional federal help will be critical as the U.S. auto industry faces ongoing competition with Europe and China for the future EV market, said Jonathan Jennings, vice president for Global Commodity Purchasing and Supplier Technical Assistance at Ford.

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Big questions loom ahead of Biden's next spending push, like 'what is infrastructure?'

Big questions loom ahead of Biden's next spending push, like 'what is infrastructure?'

Monday, March 15, 2021

(Reuters) - With a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package finally passed, U.S. President Joe Biden’s next big spending push is already on the horizon - repairing the nation’s ailing bridges, roads and airports and investing billions in new projects like broadband internet.

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