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Sustainability Inertia: The Fear of Getting Ahead of the Curve

Corporate sustainability initiatives continue to be a strong trend at many companies, but are tempered by the limited product availability of zero-emission vehicles capable of fulfilling a cross-section of fleet applications.

California Ends By-the-Minute Billing for EV Charges

California will now charge electric vehicle fueling by the amount of energy dispensed when visiting an EV charging station rather than billing by the minute and will take effect at the start of 2020.

Rivian Receives $1.3B in its Fourth Investment

Rivian has closed an investment round of $1.3 billion, the fourth investment the battery-electric truck and SUV startup will receive in 2019.

Tesla Likely to Classify Pickup as Medium Duty

Tesla expects to classify its Cybertruck as a Class 2b to 3 medium-duty truck and wants California to strengthen its proposed Advanced Clean Truck rules.

Bank of America to Receive EV Charging Stations

Electrify America will be installing electric vehicle charging stations at select U.S. Bank of America financial center locations.

BMW's iX3 Electric SUV Coming in 2020

BMW will begin production of its iX3 battery-electric SUV in 2020, and will equip the vehicle with its fifth-generation electrified eDrive powertrain.

EV Tax Credit Renewal Looks Unlikely

An Obama era tax credit for buyers and lessees of new electric vehicles will not likely be extended as part of a new federal spending bill, Reuters reports.

DHL Testing New All-Electric Delivery Truck

DHL Express has begun testing new, improved versions of the electric StreetScooter Work and Work L delivery trucks in Europe. A North American evaluation program is planned as well.

Fleets Still Optimistic About EVs Despite Roadblocks

Approximately 90% of fleet owners have assessed, or plan to asses, the feasibility of incorporating more electric assets into their operations, though a major concern continues to be the lack of electric vehicle infrastructure and EV range anxiety, according to a 2019 electric vehicle survey from Mortenson.

Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up

The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.