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CNG Process for GM Full-Size Vans Nears Completion; PCI Providing the Fuel System

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General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.).

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NaturalDrive obtains MY 2011 California and EPA Certification for CNG vans; proprietary calibrations integrated into GM OEM program

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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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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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liter V10 and a 2010 GMC 3500 Savana Cutaway 6.0-liter Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions.

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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 original equipment manufacturer will be Ford Motor Company. Galpin Motors, Inc.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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GM will sell commercial CNG bi-fuel pickup in 2012

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General Motors will sell a compressed natural gas bi-fuel commercial pickup truck early in the fourth quarter of 2012. GM says it is the only US manufacturer currently providing a single-source commercial option with the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana CNG cargo vans.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

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It’s built by SGMW, a three-way joint venture of Shanghai Automotive, GM and Wuling Motors. Clair, Michigan, that will build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. The new company aims to combine with a target business accelerating the transition toward sustainable use of energy and natural resources.

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