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GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids; companies collaborate with Georgia Tech to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle adoption and research

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Ford will also jointly market GE’s alternative fuel infrastructure solutions: GE’s WattStation EV charging station and CNG in a Box natural gas fueling station with its commercial buyers.

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. A regenerative braking system automatically recharges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy that would be otherwise lost in braking. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. A regenerative braking system automatically recharges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy that would be otherwise lost in braking. For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter

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