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The BMW Group and Solid Power partner to drive solid-state battery adoption in EVs

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In September 2017, A123 Systems announced its investment in Solid Power as part of A123’s plan to couple strategic technology investments to its own substantial R&D efforts in order to develop a world-class portfolio of battery technology. The battery developer recently moved into a state-of-the-art facility in Louisville, Colorado.

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ConMet and Protean Electric partner to develop electric in-wheel drive system for the commercial vehicle market

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ConMet will feature the new electrified hub in its booth at the MidAmerica Trucking Show 23-25 March 23-25 2017 in Louisville, KY.

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UPS to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents a year of renewable natural gas from Big Ox Energy; largest RNG commitment to date

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Louisville, Ky.; The company is on track to use 14 million gallons of RNG in 2017. They are also a direct reflection of our ongoing commitment to help shape the renewable natural gas industry. —Mike Casteel, UPS director of fleet procurement. UPS fueling stations in Lexington, Ky.; New Stanton, Pa.; Richmond, Va.; Roanoke, Va.;

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Ford to import next-gen Ford Focus for N. America from China; production starting 2H 2019

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The $900-million investment secures 1,000 jobs for hourly workers at the Louisville plant. January-May 2017 US sales of the Focus—Ford’s second-highest selling car model in the US—are down 19.7% Both full-size SUVs will be exported to more than 55 markets globally—including Navigator to China.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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will introduce the first of its next generation of ultra-high efficiency aftertreatment systems, the EcoFit Single Module, at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky on 26 March. Cummins Emission Solutions, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc.,

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. Florida Power and Light Company. Georgia Power. General Motors. Hawaiian Electric. Hawai`i Electric Light. Maui Electric. Indianapolis Power & Light Company.

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