Categories: Batteries/Tech, Bus, Zero Emissions

With available configurations of 490 kWh, 588 kWh, and 686 kWh, together with the largest selection of available charging options, GILLIG can configure the...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10155553/gilligs-next-generation-battery-to-provide-32-increase-in-onboard-energy

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric, Green Fleet, Sustainability

The automaker's investment will go toward building a battery plant in the U.S. The new company will further develop and expand the local supply chain of...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10154315/toyota-to-invest-3-4-billion-in-automotive-batteries

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Global Fleet, Mobility, Operations, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Cox Automotive Mobility has announced that it has acquired Spiers New Technologies, a provider of EV battery life lifecycle management, for an undisclosed...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10150794/cox-automotive-mobility-buys-battery-health-company-spiers-new-technologies

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Auctions, Batteries/Tech, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Operations, Remarketing, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Technology, Used Vehicle Values, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

The third-party battery health diagnostic tool will strive to become the industry standard to assess the condition and value of EV batteries.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10150637/cox-automotive-starts-plan-to-evaluate-used-ev-batteries

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Rail

The six new S700 streetcars join Charlotte’s current light rail fleet of 42 S70 light rail vehicles.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10150471/siemens-mobility-battery-hybrid-operated-streetcars-enter-revenue-service-in-nor

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

The cells will be delivered to Proterra factories for the manufacture of the company’s commercial electric vehicle battery systems.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10149293/proterra-lg-energy-solution-partner-on-u-s-made-ev-battery-cells

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research

The Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center will produce electric motors and electric transaxles for Ford’s growing electric vehicle lineup, including the 2022...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10144845/ford-plan-expands-production-to-meet-ev-demand

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research

BMW Group is expanding it manufacturing capacity to make electric drivetrains for 500,000 electrified vehicles per year from 2022 and start producing...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10144461/bmw-starts-e-drivetrain-production-for-ix-and-i4-evs

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research

The company has invested in and is working with a number of battery suppliers to secure capacity and scale delivery for next-generation Ford and Lincoln...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10144458/ford-pursues-venture-to-make-ev-batteries-as-demand-rises

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Maintenance, Operations

Differences between electric and internal combustion engine buses also apply to heating and cooling. Choosing the appropriate compressor and communications...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10141593/navigating-the-shift-to-electric-bus-air-conditioning-heating-in-4-steps