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Ballard Receives Initial Order for Fuel Cell Modules to Power 15 Tata Motors Buses in India

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a purchase order for 15 of the Company's 70-kilowatt (kW) FCmoveTM-HD fuel cell modules from Tata Motors ("Tata"; www.tatamotors.com ), headquartered in Mumbai, India, to power 15 of Tata's zero-emission Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs).

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a purchase order for 15 of the Company's 70-kilowatt (kW) FCmoveTM-HD fuel cell modules from Tata Motors ("Tata"; www.tatamotors.com ), headquartered in Mumbai, India, to power 15 of Tata's zero-emission Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs).
  • The 15 buses will be supplied by Tata to the Research & Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
  • IOCL will also generate and dispense the hydrogen fuel to be used by the Ballard modules in these buses.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

Tantech Subsidiary Fulfills Fuel Midibus Order and Exports to the Middle East

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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LISHUI, China, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) ("Tantech" or the "Company"), a clean energy company in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Shangchi Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Shangchi"), fulfilled a new customer order for its medium-sized fuel bus for export to the Middle East.

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  • LISHUI, China, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) ("Tantech" or the "Company"), a clean energy company in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Shangchi Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Shangchi"), fulfilled a new customer order for its medium-sized fuel bus for export to the Middle East.
  • In addition to licensed EVs including electric buses, Shangchi also produces fuel buses.
  • This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

First Fleet of EV Bus Delivered, Yutong Plugging Into the Future of Qatar Green Transportation

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Countries, Continents, Yutong, Asia, Electric bus, Qatar

At the event, HE Mr Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti performed the first-ever electric bus charging in Qatar.

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  • At the event, HE Mr Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti performed the first-ever electric bus charging in Qatar.
  • The arrival of this EV fleet represents a key step of Qatar's public transportation plan 2030, said the Minister.
  • Yutong Bus has been working closely with the Qatar government and partners to aid the local green transformation.
  • Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. is a modern manufacturing company specialized in the R&D, manufacturing and sales of buses.

First Fleet of EV Bus Delivered, Yutong Plugging Into the Future of Qatar Green Transportation

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Countries, Continents, Yutong, Asia, Electric bus, Qatar

At the event, HE Mr Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti performed the first-ever electric bus charging in Qatar.

Key Points: 
  • At the event, HE Mr Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti performed the first-ever electric bus charging in Qatar.
  • The arrival of this EV fleet represents a key step of Qatar's public transportation plan 2030, said the Minister.
  • Yutong Bus has been working closely with the Qatar government and partners to aid the local green transformation.
  • Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. is a modern manufacturing company specialized in the R&D, manufacturing and sales of buses.

NFI announces order of 40 additional hybrid-electric buses from New York’s Westchester County

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Monday, July 5, 2021
NFI, New Flyer, Paul Soubry, Electric bus, Transport, Road transport

NFI continues to lead the way in low- and zero-emission products and solutions to serve our customers, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.

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  • NFI continues to lead the way in low- and zero-emission products and solutions to serve our customers, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.
  • Today, there are more than 20,000 NFI buses and coaches on the road in the U.S. and Canada, and we are excited about the road ahead.
  • With more than 170 hybrid buses delivered to Westchester County since 2009, New Flyer continues to support the county advance its commitment to sustainable transit, said Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer and MCI.
  • NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission battery and fuel cell-electric buses and coaches, and the Companys vehicles have completed over 40 million EV service miles.

FTA awards Low or No Emission program grants to 10 communities for Proterra electric transit buses and EV technology

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Proterra, Electric bus, Transport, Buses, Land transport

Today's announcement underscores Proterra's ability to deliver comprehensive fleet electrification solutions to commercial vehicle customers with the company's EV technology.

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  • Today's announcement underscores Proterra's ability to deliver comprehensive fleet electrification solutions to commercial vehicle customers with the company's EV technology.
  • It marks the sixth consecutive year under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act that the FTA has awarded transit agencies Low-No grants to procure Proterra buses and charging systems.
  • "The road to building the future of zero emission transportation in the U.S. begins with public transit.
  • Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and EV technology solutions for commercial applications.

Hybrid Buses to Have Strong Impact on Charter Bus Businesses | Discover Company Insights on BizVibe

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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BizVibe has identified an increasing focus on hybrid buses as a major trend for the charter bus industry.

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  • BizVibe has identified an increasing focus on hybrid buses as a major trend for the charter bus industry.
  • Charter bus transportation companies have adopted hybrid buses powered by a combination of electricity and diesel fuel.
  • This trend is expected to have a strong influence on charter bus companies, especially in North America and Europe.
  • The charter bus industry group features 3,000+ company profiles categorized into 20+ product and service categories.

Stricter Emission Norms and Incentive Programs Boost the Global Electric Bus Market

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle conversion, Sustainable technologies, Battery electric vehicle, Transport, Plug-in hybrid, Electric vehicle, Hybrid electric vehicle, Fuel cell vehicle, Electric bus, Vehicles, Technology

The total electric bus market, which comprises hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is projected to exceed 211,000 units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.

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  • The total electric bus market, which comprises hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is projected to exceed 211,000 units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.
  • For further information on this analysis, Pro-green Government Policies and Incentives Power the Electric Bus Market, please visit: http://frost.ly/5u4
    "The increasing need to reduce emissions, especially in highly populated cities, the modernization of bus fleets and attractive government incentive programs will drive the growth of electric buses in the intra-city passenger transport segment," said Saideep Sudhakar, Research Manager, Frost & Sullivan.
  • Latin America: The Zero Emission Bus Rapid-Deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) project will increase the uptake of battery electric powertrains in the transit bus market as older diesel buses are replaced across various cities.
  • The entry of utility and energy major companies into electric charging infrastructure will boost the growth of fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Stricter Emission Norms and Incentive Programs Boost the Global Electric Bus Market

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle conversion, Sustainable technologies, Battery electric vehicle, Transport, Plug-in hybrid, Electric vehicle, Hybrid electric vehicle, Fuel cell vehicle, Electric bus, Vehicles, Technology

The total electric bus market, which comprises hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is projected to exceed 211,000 units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.

Key Points: 
  • The total electric bus market, which comprises hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is projected to exceed 211,000 units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.
  • For further information on this analysis, Pro-green Government Policies and Incentives Power the Electric Bus Market, please visit: http://frost.ly/5u4
    "The increasing need to reduce emissions, especially in highly populated cities, the modernization of bus fleets and attractive government incentive programs will drive the growth of electric buses in the intra-city passenger transport segment," said Saideep Sudhakar, Research Manager, Frost & Sullivan.
  • Latin America: The Zero Emission Bus Rapid-Deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) project will increase the uptake of battery electric powertrains in the transit bus market as older diesel buses are replaced across various cities.
  • The entry of utility and energy major companies into electric charging infrastructure will boost the growth of fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles.

DSG Global, Inc. and Imperium Motor Corp. Build on Successful Grand Opening with Arrival of the Skywell 12 Meter All Electric City Bus and Terra Trucks

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Skywell, Electric bus, Scooter, Truck, Transport, Electric vehicles, Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus, Motor vehicles, Electric vehicle industry, Sustainable technologies

The Skywell 12 Meter model is one of the highest quality and most efficient fully electric buses in the industry.

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  • The Skywell 12 Meter model is one of the highest quality and most efficient fully electric buses in the industry.
  • Skywell is one of the top suppliers of electric buses worldwide and is known for its great designs and durability.
  • Also just arrived at Port Hueneme are the highly anticipated Terra Trucks.
  • Vehicles will include high speed, mid-speed, and low speed electric vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, buses, and scooters.