In a new deal, Cummins is buying Meritor for $3.7B. This deal looks at zero-emission trucks and vehicles, by adding products to Cummins components "that are independent of powertrain technology, and by leveraging our global footprint we expect to accelerate the growth in Meritor’s core axle and brake businesses," Tom Linebarger, Cummins CEO and chairman, said in the announcement.
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Friday, February 25, 2022
Cummins Buys Meritor for $3.7 Billion
Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future 2/25/22
In a new deal, Cummins is buying Meritor for $3.7B. This deal looks at zero-emission trucks and vehicles, by adding products to Cummins components "that are independent of powertrain technology, and by leveraging our global footprint we expect to accelerate the growth in Meritor’s core axle and brake businesses," Tom Linebarger, Cummins CEO and chairman, said in the announcement.
In a new deal, Cummins is buying Meritor for $3.7B. This deal looks at zero-emission trucks and vehicles, by adding products to Cummins components "that are independent of powertrain technology, and by leveraging our global footprint we expect to accelerate the growth in Meritor’s core axle and brake businesses," Tom Linebarger, Cummins CEO and chairman, said in the announcement.
Tesla Brand is Attracting More and More Republicans
The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans 2/25/22
Republicans are beginning to express more interest in the electric vehicle market, a space historically embraced by Democrats. A new survey found that in January 22% of Democrats were considering buying a Tesla, while 17% of Republicans were. Republican consideration of buying a Tesla has risen about 3 points since December’s survey. The survey also found Republicans are slightly more likely to trust the Tesla brand, 27% compared to 25% among Democrats.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Element Introduces EV Fleet Management Service
Element Introduces Service to Help Clients with Fleet Electrification 2/24/22
Element Fleet Management Corp., launched Arc by Element, their own end-to-end EV fleet management offering. It is created and designed to "help clients navigate and simplify the complex transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs." It includes upfront planning, acquisition and financing to the ongoing maintenance, power and accident management through to end-of-life remarketing.
Element Fleet Management Corp., launched Arc by Element, their own end-to-end EV fleet management offering. It is created and designed to "help clients navigate and simplify the complex transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs." It includes upfront planning, acquisition and financing to the ongoing maintenance, power and accident management through to end-of-life remarketing.
Baltimore Gas and Electric is Investing in Electric
Baltimore Gas and Electric's fleet has started the process of phasing in electric trucks to its fleet, consisting of 1,300 vehicles and 700 pieces of equipment. They are installing solar-powered charging farms at gas complexes and working with ChargePoint to develop fast-charging solutions for their service centers.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
CTA is Charging Forward With 2040 Full Electrification Goal
An electric avenue to a no-emissions fleet: CTA unveils plan for electrification by 2040 2/23/22
Chicago Transit Authority, who we have been communicating with, has officially unveiled their plan for all electric city fleet by 2040. It was found that the whole scale of this electrification endeavor will cost between $1.8 and $3.1 billion, excluding base cost of maintaining the current fleet and facilities.
Chicago Transit Authority, who we have been communicating with, has officially unveiled their plan for all electric city fleet by 2040. It was found that the whole scale of this electrification endeavor will cost between $1.8 and $3.1 billion, excluding base cost of maintaining the current fleet and facilities.
USPS Sticking to Only Electrifying 10% of Fleet
USPS finalizing plan to replace fleet with 90% gas-powered vehicles 2/23/22
Despite calls from Biden Admin and EPA Officials for the USPS to rethink their electrification plans and go farther on electrifying, the USPS is pushing forward with their plan to only electrify 10% of the fleet.
Despite calls from Biden Admin and EPA Officials for the USPS to rethink their electrification plans and go farther on electrifying, the USPS is pushing forward with their plan to only electrify 10% of the fleet.
Friday, February 18, 2022
The Atlantic: Challenges of an EV Revolution
The Challenges of an Electric-Vehicle Revolution 2/18/22
Analysis of the EV transition with a specific focus on USPS electrification difficulties shines a light on the barriers of this transition. The politics are complicated and will need to be moderated, by appealing to Postmaster DeJoy and Senator Manchin, in order for hopes of the EV transition to continue being accelerated.
Massachusetts Making State Investments in Private Fleet Electrification
Massachusetts Allocates Funds to Aid Fleet Managers with Vehicle Electrification Planning 2/18/22
Massachusetts is allocating state funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MCEC) towards PRIVATE and COMMERCIAL fleet electrification. They gave $1M in funding to CALSTART to be the technical consultant for advising private fleet managers on the EV transition
Massachusetts is allocating state funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MCEC) towards PRIVATE and COMMERCIAL fleet electrification. They gave $1M in funding to CALSTART to be the technical consultant for advising private fleet managers on the EV transition
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
EV Charging Station Ownership in Florida
Who should control Florida’s electric vehicle charging stations? 2/16/22
Debate is happening in Florida over EV charging stations ownership models. A state House committee has approved House Bill 737, a bill supported by ChargePoint which would require the state regulators to develop rules “that facilitates the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a competitively neutral manner.”
Debate is happening in Florida over EV charging stations ownership models. A state House committee has approved House Bill 737, a bill supported by ChargePoint which would require the state regulators to develop rules “that facilitates the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a competitively neutral manner.”
Monday, February 14, 2022
Tesla Moves Toward Open Standards in Netherlands
Tesla Expands Access to Supercharger Network to all Electric Cars at all Stations in the Netherlands 2/14/22
In a move acknowledging the emerging conversation around open communication standards, Tesla has opened up their charging network in the Netherlands of 36 SuperCharger stations to be vendor agnostic.
In a move acknowledging the emerging conversation around open communication standards, Tesla has opened up their charging network in the Netherlands of 36 SuperCharger stations to be vendor agnostic.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Researching Solutions for EV Charging Speed
Can Super-Fast Battery Charging Fix the Electric Car? 2/9/22
The predicament of EV charging speed has served as a barrier to adoption, scientists in the US at Purdue University, with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Penn State University are looking to find a solution. Potential solutions include adding charging cables to mitigate added heat, charging the anode to silicon or lithium metal, and more.
The predicament of EV charging speed has served as a barrier to adoption, scientists in the US at Purdue University, with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Penn State University are looking to find a solution. Potential solutions include adding charging cables to mitigate added heat, charging the anode to silicon or lithium metal, and more.
Investor Concerns at Rivian, Struggling to Meet Deadlines
Rivian Loses Its Shine as Investors Fret About Production Delays 2/9/22
3 months after Rivian's debut on the stock market investors are growing increasingly concerned due to failures to meet production deadlines, even modest ones of 1,200 vehicles for individual owners in 2021.
3 months after Rivian's debut on the stock market investors are growing increasingly concerned due to failures to meet production deadlines, even modest ones of 1,200 vehicles for individual owners in 2021.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Electreon is Partnering with Detroit to Create Electric Highway
Israeli Startup Puts Electric Highway To The Acid Test In Motor City 2/7/22
Electreon is an Israeli startup that is partnering with Michigan Central (a mobility-focused innovation district in Detroit) to create a first of it’s kind electric highway in the city. Electreon makes the argument that electric highways disproportionately benefit fleet vehicles by bringing down battery size, cost, and weight.
Electreon is an Israeli startup that is partnering with Michigan Central (a mobility-focused innovation district in Detroit) to create a first of it’s kind electric highway in the city. Electreon makes the argument that electric highways disproportionately benefit fleet vehicles by bringing down battery size, cost, and weight.
GM Partnering with Lightning eMotors on Electric MD Trucks
Lightning eMotors, GM partner to electrify medium-duty trucks 2/7/22
Lightning eMotors, a ZEV MD provider of commercial vehicles and EV fleet tech, has reached an agreement with GM to provide fully electric Classes 3-6 CVs. Lightning will electrify MD truck platforms provided by GM, can be used for school buses, delivery trucks, more.
Lightning eMotors, a ZEV MD provider of commercial vehicles and EV fleet tech, has reached an agreement with GM to provide fully electric Classes 3-6 CVs. Lightning will electrify MD truck platforms provided by GM, can be used for school buses, delivery trucks, more.
Azuga Adds More Features to Fleet Management
Azuga update makes fleet data more accessible to customers and management 2/7/22
Azuga’s new update to their fleet management platform allows customers the ability to now share VIN, odometer reading, distance driven, hours driven, and diagnostic trouble codes with their fleet managers
Azuga’s new update to their fleet management platform allows customers the ability to now share VIN, odometer reading, distance driven, hours driven, and diagnostic trouble codes with their fleet managers
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Itron Launches EV Charging Optimizer Solution
Itron Launches First-of-its-Kind Software Solution for Comprehensive Management of Electric Vehicle Charging 2/2/22
Itron made the announcement launching its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Optimizer solution, which will "enable EV charging assets to work in harmony with the grid." They are collaborating with Amazon, Geotab, Mobility House, Microgrid Labs, Meteomatics AG, and Heliox.
Itron made the announcement launching its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Optimizer solution, which will "enable EV charging assets to work in harmony with the grid." They are collaborating with Amazon, Geotab, Mobility House, Microgrid Labs, Meteomatics AG, and Heliox.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Michigan Senators Reintroduce Bill to Appropriate $1.7B for Fuel-Efficiency Research
Peters, Stabenow re-up bill to fund $1.7 billion in fuel efficiency research 2/1/22
FYI, Senators Peters (D-MI) and Stabenow (D-MI), with Rep. Hagerty (R-TN), reintro'd legislation to appropriate $1.7B in fuel efficiency research where the DOE would work with auto manufacturers, suppliers, and private industry
FYI, Senators Peters (D-MI) and Stabenow (D-MI), with Rep. Hagerty (R-TN), reintro'd legislation to appropriate $1.7B in fuel efficiency research where the DOE would work with auto manufacturers, suppliers, and private industry
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