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Route Zero Relay Kicks Off EV Road Trip

Electric Auto Association

Each stop will different but some will include press conferences, local speakers on no-emission or EV topics, and informal EV car showcases. Please contact the EVA President, Elaine Borseth at elaineborseth@myeva.org , or Grant Gerke, Senior Comms. Specialist grantgerke@myeva.org. Be sure to follow on Twitter; information to come.

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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal With All Detroit Automakers, Striking Ends

The Truth About Cars

billion for Louisville Assembly (with some slated for new EVs and hybrid models of existing cars); $1 billion in Kansas City Assembly; and $900 million set aside to maintain localized F-Series production. Granted, there is a contingency of union members who seem confident sweeter deals could be negotiated.

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Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners

Green Car Congress

to supplement the $90 million that the city has already raised from other private partners to carry out its plan. The city proposed to deploy three electric self-driving shuttles to link a new bus rapid transit center to a retail district, connecting more residents to jobs. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.,

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. It was concerned that the market for electric car-derived vans would become increasingly competitive. Battery electric Ford Focus passenger car in 2011.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution. John Holland: We fasten the receiver plate underneath the car. It’s an exciting time.