GreenBiz

AUGUST 12, 2020

Sustainable fleets are at an inflection point. Companies and cities are increasingly adopting lower-carbon fleets — including trucks and buses that run off electricity, renewable diesel and renewable natural gas — according to a new report from the research team at Gladstein, Neandross and Associates (GNA). . Katie Fehrenbacher.

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GreenBiz

JULY 21, 2021

GM scales up EV fleet support infrastructure. Now in July, the latest news is that of the expansion of the Ultium Charge 360 for fleets. . With Ultium 360, GM aims to tackle some gaps in infrastructure that inhibit widespread EV fleet adoption. So what is the Ultium Charge 360 fleet service, and why is this so innovative?

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2022

The fleet management company’s electrification guru believes EV adoption for fleet vehicles will take off in 2022, and the company is spending big to lead the charge.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We are at the tipping point where fleet electrification is accelerating at record speed.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Plugging into Amazon’s fleet electrification strategy. When Ross Rachey set out to electrify Amazon’s fleet of last-mile delivery vehicles a few years ago, he thought it would be a matter of matching the company’s needs to the right vehicle on the market. Clean Fleets. Mike De Socio. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 00:30. Courtesy of Amazon.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Financing zero: The road to emission-free fleets. But before zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets can hit the road, stakeholders must find innovative ways to finance them in a way that is accessible, affordable and attractive to corporate buyers. . For large-scale fleet managers, this makes adopting ZEV solutions incredibly tricky. .

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

NextEra jumps into fleet electrification. The deal highlights the growing market for companies, utilities, cities and government agencies to convert their fleets to electric vehicles in an effort to meet sustainability goals, adhere to regulations and in certain cases reduce operating costs by eliminating diesel use.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How can fleet operators plan ahead?

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Charged

JANUARY 29, 2024

US fleet management company Merchants Fleet has expanded its lease and rental fleet with the addition of 250 new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks. Source: Merchants Fleet The trucks have an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles, a towing capability of up to 10,000 pounds, and a payload of more than 1,400 pounds.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Company fleets now have an additional resource toward electrifying class 3-8 vehicles.

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Charged

APRIL 22, 2024

A fleet depot or truck dealership requires high-capacity chargers, typically 150 kW or 350 kW, making them well suited to participate in load reduction as they are more likely to charge at set times. This could be a real game-changer for fleets,” said Nigel Dent, Head of Sales at Connected Energy.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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Charged

APRIL 21, 2024

US-based NovaCHARGE , which provides utility-grade EV charging solutions, has expanded its fleet management software to help effectively dispatch drivers and optimize off-site charging. The software can be used as a standalone solution or alongside the company’s ChargeUP charging platform management system.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

A number of commercial fleets are beginning to “take hydrogen seriously” according to the Association of Fleet Professionals ( AFP ), which explained the trend as a response to issues being experienced in operating electric vans. The AFP has taken this perspective in the wake of a number of issues with electric vans.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Holman provides a wide variety of automotive-centric services, from fleet management to vehicle fabrication and upfitting to component manufacturing to retail auto sales. Now the company has introduced a comprehensive collection of fleet electrification solutions designed to simplify the transition to EVs for fleet operators.

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Charged

MARCH 7, 2023

According to US data analytics and advisory firm Escalent , nearly six in ten EV fleet decision-makers are not fully aware of the financial assistance available, and, although they expect to learn about EV grants from dealerships, the leading source of information is actually word of mouth. Source: Escalent

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Charged

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Under pressure from trucking trade groups, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) decided to delay enforcing some of the registration and reporting provisions of its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, which had been scheduled to take effect at the end of 2023. Should they be complying with the new rules to be on the safe side?

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Charged

JANUARY 12, 2024

As vehicle fleets electrify, they need help with their charging infrastructure, and an ecosystem of companies is developing to meet the demand. However, the vast and varied landscape of solutions can be confusing, and it’s difficult for fleets to compare providers when each one seems to be offering a different menu of products and services.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The question around fleet electrification is no longer “Why?” The process of transitioning to operating an electric fleet can be lengthy and the upfront costs can feel daunting, so how can fleets join the electrification revolution without breaking the bank? but rather “When?” Broadcast live on December 4-6, 2023.

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Charged

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The complementary Advanced Clean Fleets rule requires operators to buy only ZEVs by 2036. As with any government regulations, figuring out how to comply with the new rules, and how to take full advantage of the various incentives available, will be a complex matter, and this may be especially challenging for smaller fleets.

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Green Living Guy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Merchants Fleet Summit: A Gathering of Industry Experts I recently attended the Merchants Fleet Conference in New Hampshire. Day One was at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway where there was a kickoff event and a ride and drive on the racetrack. So so cool.

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Charged

MARCH 5, 2024

EV charging provider ChargePoint , energy solutions provider EnTech Solutions and bank Wells Fargo are collaborating to offer flexible financing solutions for businesses building charging infrastructure for EV fleets. Potential customers include commercial vehicle fleets and businesses.

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Charged

JANUARY 5, 2024

The JV’s turnkey fleet electrification-as-a-service offering makes financing for Blue Bird’s electric school buses and charging infrastructure available to school districts on a monthly-fee basis. The service includes project planning and management, and fleet and charging optimization. Source: Blue Bird

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Brightmerge has released a new and improved version of its Business Optimization Platform, a “business performance optimization platform for the sales, design, optimization and operation of EV fleets.” It’s designed to help fleet operators overcome the most common pitfalls of EV transitions. Source: Brightmerge

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Charged

JULY 7, 2023

US fleet-management company Merchants Fleet has introduced ClearCharge, a multifaceted service designed to assist commercial fleets in planning, developing and implementing EV charging infrastructure. Source: Merchants Fleet Available in Q4 2023, ClearCharge DropStation is a portable power plant for remote charging. “As

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FuelCellsWorks

MARCH 5, 2024

General Motors will release a fleet of medium-duty trucks that run. The trucks look like Chevy Silverado 5500 MDs but will run on the most abundant element in the universe.

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Charged

APRIL 19, 2024

Now Electrek reports that Tesla has delivered Semis to at least one more customer: Martin Brower (MB), a logistics company that serves the restaurant industry and operates a fleet of hundreds of trucks. MB has confirmed that it used two Tesla Semis in a pilot program earlier this year, and the company’s drivers certainly seem to like them. “A

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Charged

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. This virtual event will span all things EV charging in two main tracks: Track 1: Deploying EV Infrastructure & Fleets Content for fleet/facility managers, charging network operators, public transport planners, etc.

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Green Living Guy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s one thing to say you’re a Fleet EV charging expert. For Merchants Fleet has real on-the-ground experience with electric vehicle charging. This article will discuss the Merchants Fleet Adopt EV Program and their diverse array of chargers at their HQ. It’s another thing to have the real experience.

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Charged

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Adding EVs and hybrids to its fleet is just one part of AT&T’s strategy to reduce its emissions—the company is also using AI to optimize routes, and reducing the overall size of the fleet. We’re excited to purchase Rivian EVs for our fleet,” said Hardmon Williams, SVP, AT&T Connected Solutions. Source: AT&T

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

California-based EV maker Mullen has introduced its Commercial Pulse telematics system, which is designed to provide advanced vehicle diagnostics and fleet optimization for commercial fleets. The apps are available for the Mullen ONE Class 1 Cargo Van and the Mullen THREE Class 3 Low Cab Forward. Source: Mullen

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NRDC onEarth

JANUARY 18, 2024

California's Advanced Clean Fleets Rule faces legal opposition, threatening billions in health and economic benefits.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

GW Gas Power Fleet in Texas for $785M appeared first on POWER Magazine. CPS Energy will acquire Talen Energy’s 1.7-GW GW portfolio—comprising three natural gas–fired power plants—in the Texas market for $785 million. The nation’s largest municipally owned power entity on March 27 said […] The post CPS Energy to Acquire Talen’s 1.7-GW

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 5, 2024

As part of the federally funded TEC-OFF research project, Swiss parcel service provider DPD is testing bidirectional charging with its vehicle fleet to help close potential power gaps at peak times on the power grid. Thus, through partnerships, the company is seeking to develop both grid-tied and off-grid solutions for electrification.

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Charged

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive requiring the state government to convert its fleet of cars and trucks to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. The directive allows for exceptions “for specific state fleet vehicles.” of them are EVs.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The post Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years appeared first on RenewEconomy. The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this session at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, we will discuss a high-power 600 kW charging solution that allows dynamic allocation of power via four independent plugs for fleet charging. The charger architecture and software solutions will be explained in detail, showing the advantage when compared to individual chargers.

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