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News•by Staff•February 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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Articles•by Martin Romjue•February 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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Articles•by Andy Lundin•February 17, 2021

How the Fleet Industry is Adjusting to Vehicle Electrification

Many businesses have implemented corporate sustainability initiatives, with fleet electrification programs being a critical component to this. 

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News•February 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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Videos•by Staff•February 16, 2021

State of the Fleet Industry: The Path to an Electrified Fleet Future

Topics discussed include the double-digit percentage increase in the sale of EVs in CY-2020; a review of the Top 300 fleets committing to transition to all-EV fleets; a review of recently announced EV products by OEMs and FMC electrification initiative; and challenges and headwinds of operating an EV fleet.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2021

GM's Refreshed 2022 Bolt EV Includes New SUV Variant

The Bolt EUV will also be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer the Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•February 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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News•by Staff•February 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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News•by Staff•February 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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Articles•by Martin Romjue•February 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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