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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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General Motors and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Once the transaction is complete, HUMMER will become the first automaker to offer an alternative fuel powertrain in every model, with the addition of E85 FlexFuel capability in the 2010 H3 and H3T.

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Although Tesla and General Motors manufacture their EVs in the North American continent, they are excluded from the $7,500 EV credit. BMW 3-series Plug-In.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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The awards, funded from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, help to pay the difference between a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle and one powered by a cleaner alternative fuel. The incentives are passed on to the individual buyers at the point of sale.

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GM to introduce CNG-gasoline bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala in US next summer

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2015 Chevrolet CNG-Capable, Bi-Fuel Impala. General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. Click to enlarge. Total range is expected to be up to 500 miles (805 km).

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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What we are also seeing is more optimism across the board for vehicle sales following the economic downturn. In addition to these production-related investments, auto executives also say they will be increasing their focus on alternative fuel technologies, specifically hybrid fuel systems, battery electric power and fuel cell electric power.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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It’s been a great year with company record-breaking sales and big increases in our membership. There are now nearly 460,000 Blink members, and we are already planning celebrations for our next sales and membership milestones. 2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

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The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. The incentives are passed on to the individual buyers at the point of sale.