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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735.

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XL Hybrids XL3 powertrain technology now available on diesel commercial van

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announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available on the Reach commercial van from Isuzu and Utilimaster. Special financing options are available to XL Hybrids’ customers to retrofit current fleet vehicles and pay for the hybrid system over time. XL Hybrids, Inc. Earlier post.).

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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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Headquartered in Ann Arbor, the center sits near the heart of the US auto industry and represents Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, as well as Michigan. million to Mcity to enhance its test facility, which opened in 2015 as the world’s first purpose-built test environment for connected and autonomous vehicles.

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IUPUI-based engineering startup receives $225,000 NSF grant for solid-state H2 storage

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A startup based on work conducted at the School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has received a one-year STTR Phase I grant of $225,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support development of a novel solid-state hydrogen storage system based on catalytically-modified porous silicon.

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USDA: $210M to be invested in renewable fuel pump infrastructure through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

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In May 2015, USDA announced the availability of $100 million in grants through the BIP, and that to apply states and private partners match the federal funding by a 1:1 ratio. USDA received applications requesting more than $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available.

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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017. EVgo’s fast charging network now totals 668 dual-port DC Fast charging stations installed and available to all EV drivers across the United States. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz expanding SUV production capacities in US, bringing in AM General

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The US contract manufacturer AM General will join the production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars, producing the R-Class in South Bend, Indiana, in the future. 2015 will be the year of the SUV for Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz expects additional sales momentum in 2015 from this product offensive.

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