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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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—Andre Hainzlmaier, head of Development of Apps, Connected Services and Smart City at Audi. This service is now available at more than 5,000 intersections in the US, for example in cities including Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland and Washington D.C. —Andre Hainzlmaier.

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Ford Selects Nat G as newest Qualified Vehicle Modifier; factory-qualified natural gas upgrades in Texas

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Nat G CNG Solutions, a Houston-based company specializing in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle upgrades, has been selected as a Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM). Ford instituted the QVM Program to improve quality assurance for Ford vehicle modifications, including natural gas vehicle upgrades.

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ARPA-E awarding $100M to second SCALEUP cohort of 8 projects

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The compact EV fast charger will optimize limited grid power availability at public and fleet charging locations to enable resilience and flexibility and is ideal for urban communities that otherwise lack investment opportunities to deliver the benefits of EVs. Award amount: $12,000,000). Award amount: $20,000,000).

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NRG and GenOn complete merger, creating US’ largest competitive power generator

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NRG now has a diverse fleet of almost 100 generation assets with a total capacity of approximately 47,000 megawatts (MW) concentrated in three domestic regions: East, Gulf Coast and West. With the merger completed, NRG is now dual-headquartered, with financial and commercial headquarters in Princeton and operational headquarters in Houston.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. Lyft claims it is the fastest-growing ride share service and is available in 190 cities worldwide. In the U.S.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

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Get a car accident lawyer in Houston, TX , to protect yourself and your finances on the road! You should learn how to connect your phone via Bluetooth so you can stream music while taking hands-free calls; this will not only make your trip more exciting but keep you safe!

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer.