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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations. Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Fisker To Hire 120 At Delaware Plant For 'Project Nina' Second Model

Green Car Reports

Although its much-delayed first model, the 2011 Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan, hasn't quite reached dealers yet, Fisker Automotive is powering ahead.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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The cooperation will take a variety of forms, including establishing a working group that meets annually, sharing policy information and program design, providing capacity building and technical support, exchanges of personnel, cooperative research and development, and joint organization of symposia and trainings.

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Honda Accord plug-in hybrid explores vehicle-to-grid tech

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Honda is to explore vehicle-to-grid charging technology as part of its efforts to develop more efficient and cost-effective plug-in electric vehicles. The Japanese carmaker will work with the University of Delaware and NRG Energy to build on the research first conducted by the university and energy [.].

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Fisker Automotive to Buy Shuttered GM Assembly Plant for Project NINA Production

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Fisker Automotive has selected the GM Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware for production for Project NINA, the development and build of a family-oriented plug-in hybrid sedan costing about $39,900 after federal tax credits. Earlier post.). Fisker Automotive has signed a letter of intent with Motors Liquidation Co.

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Honda joins vehicle-to-grid technology demonstration project in partnership with University of Delaware and NRG Energy

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Honda has joined a demonstration project for experimental vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology aimed at providing a potentially valuable energy storage resource to the electrical grid while providing for more cost-effective ownership of plug-in electric vehicles. Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid V2X' Earlier post.).

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Electric Cars: Yes We Will

Revenge of the Electric Car

And some of that energy is headed directly to plug-in cars. It’s just remarkable to see what a few short years can do in terms of global consciousness and awareness. " advocates send the president-elect a message as his inaugural train passes south of Delaware on its way to Washington." Dateline: Washington, DC.