BAE Systems and Eaton successfully test electric drive technology on commercial demonstration truck
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Comprehensive electric vehicle system showcased, demonstrating climbing ability and speed for commercial vehicles ENDICOTT, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, and Eaton, a global power management company, successfully tested their integrated electric drive system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Using this technology, existing truck models can be easily adapted across various zero-emission […]
Fermata Energy and Xcel Energy Announce Transformative Vehicle-to-Everything Bidirectional Charging Pilot
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Balancing Grid Supply and Demand with Electric Vehicles in Boulder, Colorado CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fermata Energy, Xcel Energy, City of Boulder, Colorado CarShare and Boulder Housing Partners announced a collaborative Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging pilot project at Boulder Housing Partners’ 30 Pearl development and the Molly’s Spirits Lakeside facility. This innovative V2X pilot program transforms parked […]
ChargeTronix Introduces 480 kW Nexus Distributed Charging System for Fleets That Can Charge up to Six Electric Vehicles Simultaneously
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The distributed system can charge a 300 kWh or more Class 6 to 8 EVs in as little as 30 to 45 minutes and has the ability to charge up to six vehicles simultaneously, making it a critical source for fast and medium-dwell charging needs The new distributed system as well as other fleet chargers […]
Blue Bird Debuts Electric Step Van at 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
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Company Teams Up With Xos and Morgan Olson to Build Commercial Vehicle Prototype on Class 5-6 Stripped Chassis MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, will debut its electric-powered step van at the upcoming 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation Blue Bird builds on its nearly century-long expertise in […]
MN8 Energy Enhances Renewable Energy Platform with Distributed Energy Solutions Offering
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Renewable energy leader now bringing distributed asset management expertise to transportation electrification NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MN8 supports the needs of businesses and communities working to decarbonize their operations and support the rapid adoption of electric vehicles. The DES offering aims to deliver scalable, fully financed, turnkey projects that are not only environmentally responsible but also […]
Striding for Change: Waterdown Collision to host annual charity walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada
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Hamilton, Ontario — On May 26th, Waterdown Collision will be hosting its annual charity walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The event will take place at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ont. The team and work family at Waterdown Collision have raised $12,750 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada this spring alone and over $285,000 in total […]
Indigenous Impacts: Stellantis offering scholarships to Indigenous students to become automotive service technicians
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Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis has partnered with the Jeep brand and the Mopar Career Automotive Program to offer Indigenous students in Canada and the United States with scholarships towards becoming automotive service technicians. Specifically, up to three students from Canada and the U.S. will receive scholarships worth up to US$20,000. In order to qualify, students […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla reports Q1 revenues
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Toronto, Ontario — Time for this week’s stock check! Today, we cover Tesla’s Q1 increases, despite the windfalls. Tesla turmoil Despite negative EV financials across the stock market, Tesla has increased its share price nearly 22 percent in the last 30 days, and surged in the last 12 days thanks to a comment from CEO Elon […]