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CARB Approves Lightning Systems' Electric Ford Transit
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the second generation model of Lightning Systems' battery-electric Ford Transit 350HD.
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the second generation model of Lightning Systems' battery-electric Ford Transit 350HD.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has vetoed a bill that aimed to replace all of the state’s fleet vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2041.
Leaders from 127 cities and 15 counties from across 38 states have committed to purchasing more than 2,100 electric vehicles by the end of 2020.
Through an initiative in 2015, Governor Jay Inslee directed state agencies to make 20% of new passenger vehicle purchases electric by 2017. This year, Inslee upped the ante to 50% by 2020.
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar did not offer an amendment to the FY-2020 Department of Energy budget, one that would have eliminated funding for the Clean Cities program.
The Port of New Orleans has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) fleet with the help of grant funding.
WEX Inc. commercial fleet clients that manage plug-in electrified vehicles will be able to pay for charging under a new partnership with ChargePoint, which now operates the nation's largest EV charging network.
The City of Pasadena, Calif., has purchased 38 battery-electric Chevrolet Bolts to replace 37 existing gasoline-powered vehicles. These EVs are on a 36-month lease.
Propane may be a viable option for certain fleets looking for an alternative fuel source. While converting a vehicle to a propane system comes with a high initial cost, the system may come with reduced lifecycle costs over the course of that vehicle's life.
Scania's new NXT electric, self-driving concept vehicle can be quickly reconfigured to meet changing fleet needs in the course of a single work day. It can be a commuter bus in the morning and evening, for example, and a refuse truck overnight.
The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Évolution unveiled the world's first Class 8 truck with a powertrain and automated collection hopper that are 100% electric.
The City of Milwaukee has purchased four battery-electric parking vehicles for its fleet, estimating that it will save $2,500 per vehicle, per year in fuel savings alone.
Seattle's “green" collection fleet will be made up of nearly 200 contractor trucks powered by electricity, renewable natural gas, and renewable diesel.
Biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels may not be as clean as other alternative fuel types or powertrains but their widespread adoption reduced emissions more than any other type of fuel in California in 2018.
The second-generation powertrain features more range and higher top speed, and batteries are located under the vehicle.
Commercial fleets with a sustainability mission or government fleets with green vehicle mandates turn to electrified vehicles to meet their mission. Here's a closer look at the battery-electric vehicles available in the 2019 model year.
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