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Tesla Model S Plaid Police Debuts

Tesla Model S Plaid Police Debuts

Unplugged Performance, through its UP.FIT division, unveiled the nation’s first Tesla Model S Plaid designed specifically for law enforcement. Named the UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid Pursuit, this high-performance electric vehicle is geared to meet the demands of law enforcement…

First Cybertruck Patrol Vehicle Deployed

First Cybertruck Patrol Vehicle Deployed

UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance, has deployed the nation’s first Tesla Cybertruck outfitted for law enforcement in collaboration with the Irvine Police Department (IPD). The new vehicle is part of IPD’s DARE program, supporting their mission for innovation, sustainability,…

GreenPower Delivers Five BEAST School Buses

GreenPower Delivers Five BEAST School Buses

GreenPower Motor Company, a leader in all-electric, zero-emission vehicles, announced the delivery of five Type D BEAST school buses to two California school districts. These deliveries highlight the growing demand for GreenPower’s purpose-built, eco-friendly transportation solutions. Key Highlights: Paul Start,…

Waev Inc. Leads Fight for EV Tax Credits

Waev Inc. Leads Fight for EV Tax Credits

Waev Inc. is spearheading a legal battle to include low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) in federal tax credits. The company has filed lawsuits against the EPA and IRS, challenging regulations that exclude LSVs from the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives. Key Highlights:…

USPS Wins Presidential Federal Sustainability Award

USPS Wins Presidential Federal Sustainability Award

The Biden-Harris administration has honored the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with the Presidential Federal Sustainability Award for its efforts in advancing sustainability and climate resilience. This recognition highlights USPS’s initiatives to cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and support economic growth.…

GM Defense Advances Military Battery Tech

GM Defense Advances Military Battery Tech

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is collaborating with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) to evaluate commercial battery electric technology for military use. The project, funded by the…

Wallbox Secures $5.2 Million Tax Credit

Wallbox Secures $5.2 Million Tax Credit

Wallbox, a prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, recently received a substantial financial boost with a $5.2 million tax credit from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding, part of the 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Tax…

Noodoe Wins Key Federal Contract

Noodoe Wins Key Federal Contract

Noodoe, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has secured a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, enhancing its presence within the federal sector. The acquisition of contract number 47QMCA24D0005 marks a pivotal moment for…

EV Charging Equity Act Unveiled

EV Charging Equity Act Unveiled

Assemblymember Kevin McCarty has introduced a pivotal piece of legislation, Assembly Bill 2427, aimed at democratizing access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Equitable EV Charging Act seeks to simplify the deployment of curbside charging stations for residents of…

Federal Agencies Embrace Solar EV Charging

Federal Agencies Embrace Solar EV Charging

Beam Global, a leading innovator in sustainable infrastructure for transportation electrification and energy security, recently announced a significant expansion of its customer base within the federal government. Six federal agencies have placed their first-time orders for Beam’s EV ARC™ solar-powered…