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Flemish public transport operator orders 44 new articulated plug-in e-hybrid buses, upgrades 280 hybrids into e-hybrids

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Their extended zero-emission range will contribute significantly towards improving air quality in the cities these buses will service. De Lijn introduced its first hybrid buses in its fleet in 2009, and currently operates 530 hybrid buses. This will enable the e-hybrids to drive several emission-free cycles per day.

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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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Installations at other LeasePlan locations will follow in 2010, supporting the company’s commitment to increasing the availability of low- and zero-emissions vehicles within its European fleets. A further 90 fully-operational Elektrobay charging stations have been installed in cities and shopping centres around the UK.

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Ohio State University Takes Top Spot at 2009 EcoCAR Competition with EREV Design

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University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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These zero tailpipe emission, lightweight composite vehicles have a battery range of more than 150 miles (240 kilometers), which is significantly higher than other EVs currently in service. This is a pioneering collaboration that helps UPS develop new ways to reduce our emissions. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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ISO Updates Safety Standard for Electrically Propelled Road Vehicles

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ISO 6469-1:2009 and 6469-2:2009 provide answers in a rapidly evolving technology as well as to an increasing public interest in the safety and environmental performance of electrically propelled road vehicles. ISO 6469-1:2009 , Electric road vehicles – Safety specifications – Part 1: On-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS).

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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ABB delivers OppCharge fast charger for electric hybrid buses to Bertrange, Luxembourg

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Bus operator Sales-Lentz will use the charger to recharge electric hybrid buses from Volvo. These buses will help to dramatically reduce the emissions of public transport and will thereby help to improve the environmental impact of public transport. The buses extend their reach and flexibility when needed with a small diesel engine.