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ARB adopts changes to California’s Truck and Bus Regulation; additional time for small fleets

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The Truck and Bus Regulation was adopted in 2008 to clean up harmful emissions from nearly all heavy-duty diesel trucks operating in California. The Regulation currently requires most heavy trucks in California to install soot filters or upgrade to newer models with filters by 1 Jan. Background.

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DEED advertising pays off

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Used EVs are much more affordable,” he continued. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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To support powering the fleets, Electrify America will also install charging stations with ultra-fast chargers to power each service. This service provides additional mobility for residents and visitors to this area, which has been without a bus line since 2008. EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Volkswagen and Toshiba to Partner on Electric Drive, Power Electronics and Batteries

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Dr Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the board of management, is to be the first manufacturer to provide an emissions-free, affordable and safe large-scale production electric vehicle. In May 2008, Toshiba said it is developing a 3.0 Volkswagen’s objective, said Prof. Toshiba launched the SCiB with a 4.2 Ah cell version. Earlier post.).

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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The accumulation of these EV tax breaks, plus the hefty 25% tax on fossil-fuel cars, means that EV models in Norway are often more affordable than fossil-fuel cars, even without the EV subsidies that are available in other countries. By 2015, Norway already had 10,000 charging stations.

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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Unfortunately, Solyndra’s timing was terrible, global poly-silicon supplies caught up with rising demand, going from a high of $500 per kilogram in 2008 to a mere $35 on spot markets today. The global solar market is expected to install 22 MW of electricity in 2011. Steven Pleging is CEO/President of Quantum Solar Power Corp. ,

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon. liter EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice. It was Ford’s largest small car month since May 2008. It will also play an important role in North America.

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