Big Automakers Grudgingly Buy Into EVs. Oil Majors Still Lag Behind
Small, nimble startups are leading the shift to electric cars, while big U.S. automakers and oil majors are struggling to keep up.
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University of Georgia Orders 20 Electric Buses from Proterra
While an order of 20 electric buses still not be at “China level,” that’s a pretty huge order in the US, especially for a university bus fleet.
What Changed In The EV Industry In 2018?
The electric vehicle (EV) industry was booming in 2018. It was the most booming year of a booming decade for EVs. Below is a long, long rundown of notables changes in the industry in 2018.
Electric Buses Coming To Hawaii, New York City, & Estonia
More electric buses are coming to Hawaii, New York, and Estonia as the world continues the transition away from diesel engines for its transportation needs.
California Utility Proposes Subscription Model For Commercial EV Charging
PG&E proposed a new set of rate plans to the California Public Utilities Commission that would offer a new subscription model for commercial electric vehicle charging.
Proterra & Daimler Team Up To Manufacture Electric School Buses
Thomas Built Bus, a subsidiary of Daimler, is partnering with Proterra to bring more electric school buses to market. Separating children from diesel exhaust fumes should be a high priority for every parent and school district in America.
Proterra Closes $155 Million Financing Round Led By Daimler & Tao Capital
Proterra is kicking things up a notch with the announcement that it has closed a massive $155 million financing round, led by Daimler, Tao Capital Partners, and G2VP.
The Edmonton Transit Service Orders 25 Proterra Electric Buses
Proterra announced that the Edmonton Transit Service has locked in a contract for 25 of Proterra’s 40-foot Catalyst E2 max fully electric buses. The new buses will replace 25 aging diesel buses in what represents a celebration-worthy win for electric buses, clean air, and the people of the Edmonton, Canada.
Alexander Dennis Selects Proterra To Build First Electric Double Deck Transit Bus For North America
Alexander Dennis Inc (ADI), Proterra, and Southern California’s Foothill Transit announce the first electric double deck bus order for a public transit agency in North America. ADI selected Proterra’s E3 battery technology for its next-generation double deck Enviro500 platform for the North American market.
What Changed In The Electric Vehicle Industry In May?
So much electric vehicle news, so little time, but what actually changed in the electric vehicle industry last month? Below is some notable news.
