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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

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The state refundable tax credits will help the companies in their quest for some of the $2 billion in federal grants for advanced-battery research and development. and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc. Facility locations will be determined pending final site selection decisions by the companies. A123Systems Inc.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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The partnership to develop the MT-EV WIV new body styling with Morgan Olson was a natural progression for the all-electric vehicle. The new design was engineered to allow for improved aerodynamics without giving up the functionality of the vehicle.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects. These alternative-power vehicles have proven to offer significant fuel savings benefits. Bob Harbin, FCCC president. Jonathan Randall, sales and marketing director at FCCC.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service * Chrysler exhibits flexibility of its electric vehicle portfolio with a new Chrysler minivan EV concept, targeted for postal delivery use * Chrysler intends to submit an application under the U.S. These electric minivan concepts are targeted specifically for use by the U.S. "We Postal Service for mail delivery.

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