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Efficient Drivetrains’ PHEV system surpasses 1M-mile mark in transit application; expanding into Class-8

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Beginning in 2015, the vehicles took to the roads, functioning at full OEM performance as they operated in highway, city, and mountainous scenarios. The buses performed well in real-life routes, verifying the system durability and high levels of quality. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.

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TEAM Industries licenses NuVinci continuously variable transmission technology for light vehicle applications

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The licensing arrangement between TEAM and Fallbrook includes exclusive manufacturing rights for TEAM’s light utility and recreational vehicle families for North America and Europe and includes an engineering services agreement (ESA) for the development of a NuVinci vehicle transmission, with development running through 2013 and into 2014.

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NYU review study suggests potential for gauging health risks of air pollution on individual level

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million deaths per year are attributable to airborne pollution, making it the fifth-ranking mortality risk factor according to a 2015 study published in the Lancet. billion a year. Globally, 4.2

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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Another of the five goals is for the Department of the Navy to reduce petroleum use in its 50,000 strong commercial fleet by half by 2015. Moving to biofuels and electric vehicles will benefit the local communities where our bases are located and will spur adoption of similar vehicles in those neighborhoods.

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Study links California regulations, significant declines in cancer risk from exposure to air toxics

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In the 1990s, California adopted a reformulated diesel fuel program; started a heavy-duty diesel truck roadside inspection program; implemented particle pollution standards for urban transit buses; and established standards for off-road diesel engines. Neighborhoods in freight corridors, including those near ports, will especially benefit.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. ARB was appropriated approximately $42.3 million to fund air quality improvement programs that will pay for cleaner equipment such as hybrid truck and buses, zero-emission and plug-in hybrid cars, and motorcycles.

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Sandia Labs and NREL leading new DOE hydrogen infrastructure project; H2FIRST

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As the leads for H 2 FIRST, Sandia and NREL will share their hydrogen expertise, including research in hydrogen-specific materials and systems engineering. Toyota will begin selling its Fuel Cell Vehicle in 2015.

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