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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Today, CPKC is the first and only transnational rail network in North America. CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, West Virginia locomotive shop.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Toyota Conversion Van

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Here's an '87 that received the camper-conversion treatment, now residing in a Northern California car graveyard. Toyota called the passenger version of this van the Van Wagon at first, but Volkswagen of America felt that name seemed awfully similar to that of the Vanagon. Of course, that price was before the conversion treatment.

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BYD produces 300th electric bus in Lancaster; AVTA nears 1M emission-free miles

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AVTA is closing in on a landmark of its own: 1 million miles of zero-emission bus operations. AVTA will achieve that conversion milestone later this year. In just six years, BYD has grown to become the largest battery electric bus manufacturer in North America, with more than 750 employees.

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Nissan updates commercial van line with 87 kWh battery and 286 mile range

Baua Electric

Something that’s sure to play well both in Europe and North America, if Nissan gets smart and brings it over, that is. If they do, we’ll get a proper, 87 kWh battery providing a range of over 286 miles — more than enough for drivers to reach client after client without having to worry about charging up during a regular shift.

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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Solar-Concentrating Photovoltaic Mirrors Arizona State University will develop a curved mirror made of solar cells to collect both direct and diffuse sunlight for conversion to electricity and heat. This unique stack design would enable low-cost solar energy conversion systems that can flexibly dispatch electricity when most needed.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit. E-Transit is an electrified version of Ford Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van.

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Ford begins pre-production of F-150 Lightning electric truck; investing $250M more in Rouge EV Center

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We knew the F-150 Lightning was special, but the interest from the public has surpassed our highest expectations and changed the conversation around electric vehicles. This truck and the Ford-UAW workers who are assembling it in Michigan have a chance to make history and lead the electric vehicle movement in America.

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