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StarPlus Energy Finalizes $7.5B DOE Loan for Battery Plants

December 23, 2024Starplus Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI, finalized its $7.54 billion loan from the Department of Energy to build two lithium-ion battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.

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China Races to Ship Batteries to US Before Tax Changes

December 23, 2024China’s exports of lithium-ion batteries to the US spiked to a record last month as companies raced to ship products before the government removed tax benefits.

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Hyzon to Begin Layoffs in February Without More Funds, Buyer

December 20, 2024Hyzon expects to start laying off U.S. employees in February if the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker cannot raise more funds or find a buyer, the company said Dec. 20.

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Update: Lion Electric Defaults on Credit Repayment, Says It is Avoiding Bankruptcy

December 20, 2024The deadline passed for Lion Electric Company to repay loans needed to overcome hundreds of millions in debt, but the school bus manufacturer is not heading into bankruptcy, a company spokesperson said.

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on California Emissions Waiver

December 19, 2024The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lawsuit by 17 states that argued California’s vehicle emissions waiver was unconstitutional. The decision is another legal victory for the waiver, which faced several major legal challenges in the last two years.

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Schneider eCascadias Log 6 Million Emission-Free Miles

December 19, 2024Schneider National is marking another significant zero-emissions milestone. The company announced that its battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has surpassed 6 million zero-emission miles, highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing cleaner transportation.

via HDT

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Trump’s Push to Eliminate EV Tax Credits Hits Red States

December 12, 2024President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to repeal subsidies for electric vehicles risks pushing Republican congressional allies into conflict with their home-district economic interests.

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Geotab Emissions Diagnostics Report Receives CARB CTC Certification

December 6, 2024Geotab’s CTC certification enables fleets operating in and driving through California to comply with the state’s environmental regulations using one of the few continuously connected solutions that support both the J1939 and J1979 protocols.

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Survey: EV Reliability Improves But Still Lags Gas Models

December 6, 2024The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

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Lion Electric Suspends Manufacturing Operations at Joliet Plant

December 5, 2024As Lion Electric attempts to stay afloat amid hemorrhaging cash and rising debt, the company announced its latest workforce reduction is halting production at an Illinois electric vehicle factory it opened not quite a year and a half ago.

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Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai Trucks Hit the Road in Georgia

December 5, 2024Hyundai Motor Group announced Dec. 4 it deployed 21 of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Georgia to ferry supplies between the state’s ports and the automaker’s newly opened $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory, which it calls its Metaplant. The fleet of big rigs arrived at the Port of Brunswick in September.

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WattEV Teams with CharIN to Develop New Rapid-Charging Standard

December 2, 2024WattEV, developer of medium- and heavy-duty truck charging depots, has partnered with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) to finalize a new rapid-charging standard — the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) — that will enable heavy-duty electric trucks to fully charge in less than 30 minutes.

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U.S. Commits to $7.54B Loan for Stellantis EV Battery Plants

December 2, 2024Embattled auto manufacturer Stellantis and joint venture partner Samsung SDI have won a commitment from the U.S. government for a loan worth up to $7.54 billion to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.

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California Updates Zero-Emissions Incentive Plan to Focus on Small Fleets

November 27, 2024The California Air Resources Board approved a nearly $35 million incentives funding plan to support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses, and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.

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RNG: Trucks or Stations? Which Comes First?

November 27, 2024For potential buyers of natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, an important topic is understanding the ecosystem and infrastructure surrounding the fuel source.

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Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

November 26, 2024Stellantis NV proposes closing a van factory in Luton, England after the automaker warned it may shrink output in the country over the U.K.’s zero-emission vehicle sales mandate.

via Transport Topics