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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2021

U.S. Electric Vehicle Share Reaches Record Levels

An IHS Markit analysis sees growing sales and registrations of EVs in 2020, the highest numbers for any years so far.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2021

What Range Anxiety? Are EVs As Reliable As ICE Vehicles?

Two recent reports dispel fears about electric vehicle range while finding that electric and internal combustion engine cars have some key traits in common.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2021

Proterra To Supply Batteries For Volta Trucks

A deal with Proterra completes Volta Trucks’s strategic sourcing of its electric powertrain. The venture will lead to production of the all-electric 16-ton Volta Zero commercial truck that can deliver freight inside urban areas.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 17, 2021

Gatik Electrifies Autonomous Fleet, Explains Path to Profitability

Gatik is partnering with Via Motors to deploy an autonomous, electrified box truck on a Ford Transit 350 chassis. The initiative comes as the autonomous technology company prepares to remove its safety driver on a Walmart route.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueFebruary 17, 2021

California Sets Example For Helping Fleets Move Toward Electric Vehicles

Fleet managers considering a transition to electric vehicles can tap an array of available incentives, education, and outreach programs in California.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2021

Corporate Action On Electric Vehicles Doubled In 2020

Companies have already rolled out 169,000 vehicles, up from 80,000 last year. More than half of companies are using 100% renewable electricity for charging.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 16, 2021

Understanding Effects of Payload and Towing on Commercial EV Range

As fleet operators adjust duty cycles for commercial electric vehicles, they must consider weight, vehicle modifications, environment, and EV-specific factors. How will published and projected specs compare to the real world?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2021

GREEN Act Creates Credit for Heavy-Duty EVs, Extends EV Tax Credits

The credit for zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses over 14,000 lbs. would equal 10% of the sales price. The credit would be a boon to buyers of electric trucks from new manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2021

Thompson Truck Centers Orders 100 Xos Electric Trucks

The strategic distribution agreement has a goal of 1,000 orders for fully electric trucks over the next three years.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueFebruary 10, 2021

To Electrify Fleets, Plan For The Long Term

A recent study delves into the challenges of converting to an electric vehicle fleet that may not be readily apparent to fleet managers.

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