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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

the leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions in the United States. BAF shareholders will be able to earn a percentage of the future gross profit earned by the acquired company as additional consideration if BAF achieves certain gross profit targets in fiscal 2010 and 2011. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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APRIL 25, 2011

in 1Q 2011 compared to 1Q 2010; diesel grew 42.9%; and small cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit grew 23.3%. Sales of all light-duty vehicles in first quarter grew 20.2%. These results led to a hybrid new vehicle marketshare in 1Q 2011 of 2.3%; a diesel marketshare of 0.6%; and a small car marketshare of 3.4%.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The County of Alameda recently entered into a partnership with ElectraDrive for a pilot conversion of one of its fleet Dodge Dakotas to extended-range electric drive. The vehicle is expected to enter road-testing around the middle of 2010. Products are targeted at pickups, vans, SUVs and large sedans.

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DECEMBER 11, 2010

NaturalDrive has obtained model year 2011 certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) alternative fuel system for General Motors full-size vans. Earlier post.).

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The MEET is a community-hub for electric vehicle (EV) education and awareness. Quotes “Electric vehicle ownership is surging around the world and Canadian interest in electric vehicles has never been stronger,” said Dav Cvitkovic, Plug’n Drive’s Chief Operating Officer.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

a tech startup spun out from Kyoto University, are partnering to develop a next-generation power semiconductor device expected to reduce the energy loss, cost, size and weight of inverters used in electrified vehicles (EVs). Since 2007, DENSO has provided power control units (PCUs) for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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MAY 26, 2010

European industry ministers in an EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels yesterday voiced their support for the European Commission’s strategy for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, which was published last month ( earlier post ).

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JUNE 14, 2010

It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. It’s under the hoods of the 250 million vehicles we drive today. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. We can upgrade vehicles too. Meanwhile, we all still need to drive all the time.

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MARCH 8, 2011

Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Waste Management also plans to convert its current commercial collection fleet to CNG as part of the company’s North American fleet conversion strategy. Earlier this year, Waste Management announced the conversion of its 100 truck commercial fleet in Vancouver to CNG with a fueling station at its collection facility in Coquitlam.

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JUNE 22, 2012

The California Energy Commission CEC is awarding Silicon Valley startup Wrightspeed a $5.789-million grant for Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing. The grant is part of the CEC’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Wrightspeed made its first conversion kit for the Isuzu NPR. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.

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JULY 19, 2011

The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) and Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) at James Madison University (JMU) are requesting proposals from fleets in the southeastern US interested in converting eligible gasoline vehicles to run on propane autogas. The application deadline is Friday, 12 August 2011, at 5pm EDT.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

(MAG), a manufacturer of gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicles. MAG), based in Fountain Valley, California, was founded in 2004 as a manufacturer and distributor of mini-utility vehicles and accessories. LadyBug is excited to complete the acquisition of MAG. LadyBug Resource Group Inc.,

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AUGUST 20, 2012

kWh Li-ion packs for use in XL’s aftermarket hybrid conversion system. The packs, with a peak discharge power rating of 50 kW and nominal voltage of 260V, will use high-power, spiral-wound Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA) cells to power light-duty commercial vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

It listens for a subset of CAN messages, performs required unit conversion or factoring and outputs a generic version to the USB interface. The host device is where all user code runs—it reads vehicle data over USB from the CAN translation module and makes it available to developers in a programmatic way.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. based on the integration of the company’s areas of technical expertise (reconditioning of second-hand vehicles, remanufacturing, recycling, batteries).

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MARCH 3, 2012

My professional life has kept me busy, but I still have made good progress on my conversion. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. Motor Calculations: I spend many hours working on vehicle performance calculations, and some of the results are available for viewing on the ARC 1 garage entry.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, certified engine repowers, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacements.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

US Hybrid specializes in the design and manufacture of power conversion systems for medium and heavy duty electric, hybrid and fuel cell commercial buses and trucks. This sale establishes the first order of the new generation of HyPM HD series product which was formally launched in November 2011.

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APRIL 13, 2011

VLFC represents the minimum amount of fuel a vehicle consumes to complete a given drive cycle; in computing VLFC, the powertrain is assumed to have 100% efficiency and the braking system is considered lossless. PABE characterizes the powertrain for the effect of powertrain energy conversion efficiency and for regenerative braking efficiency.

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The Emily GT originated under NEVS, which bought the remains of Saab—including its future product development—after the Swedish automaker went bankrupt in 2011. China’s Dongfeng Fengshen E70 recently became the world’s first passenger vehicle to use them.

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JUNE 24, 2010

HOST will begin in 2011, and will see the operation and refueling of two Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) Revolve Technologies Ford Transit vehicles with hydrogen produced on site at the point of use, at sites operated by participating companies and in the Gateway to London development area. The conversion features Ford’s 2.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Extending, not shortening, the lifetime of a vehicle helps to reduce life-cycle CO 2 emissions throughout the supply chain, according to a new study based on a case study of Japanese vehicle use during the 1990-2000 period published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. —Kagawa et al.

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APRIL 4, 2012

While sales of new light vehicles in the United States continued at a brisk pace in March 2012, the types of vehicles being purchased, as well as the types of buyers and the average transaction price are rapidly changing, according J.D. US new light-vehicle sales in March are expected exceeded 1.4

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APRIL 30, 2011

BAF’ proprietary bi-fuel CNG-gasoline system for the Ford F-250/350 pickup and the E-250/350 vans will be available on 1 May 1, 2011. BAF is Ford’s only certified Quality Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous fuel systems. Additional CNG capacity will also be available on both the E- and F-series vehicles.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

in 2Q 2011) on total 2Q 2012 revenue of $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2011). A123 offers industry-leading technology for vehicle electrification and grid-scale energy storage, as well as strong manufacturing and systems engineering capabilities in Michigan and Massachusetts. million in the second quarter of 2011.

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APRIL 17, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, a supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, are partnering on a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 7, 2011

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the Michigan-based developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain ( earlier post ), is forming a partnership with Manheim, the automotive industry’s leader in remarketing services, regarding the installation of ALTe retrofit range-extended electric powertrains in fleet vehicles.

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JULY 13, 2011

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Office of Fleet Management Services oversees approximately 4,000 passenger-type vehicles, used by more than 175 state agencies and institutions.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Ford Motor Company is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain its traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010.

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MAY 10, 2011

The company already offers the industry’s only turn-key conventional chassis natural gas solutions, and along with units sold under the Sterling brand, will have more than 1,000 trucks in customer hands by the end of 2011. Production will begin on the natural gas 114SD SBA in December 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million) 2010.05.014.

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AUGUST 6, 2011

Annual vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT) per hectare-year for four bioenergy systems (error bars are median ±1 standard deviation). The team also suggested that algae systems can be either net energy positive or negative depending on the specific combination of cultivation and conversion processes used. Click to enlarge.

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