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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. These used spare parts will then be sent to the nearby Renault Trucks spare parts store, just like new spare parts.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.

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Honda expanding partnership with SNAM on second-life batteries and battery recycling in Europe

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The expansion of this agreement will see SNAM collect Lithium-ion and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries from across Honda’s dealer network and Authorized Treatment Facilities (ATF) in 22 countries, before analyzing how suitable they are for recycling and processing them accordingly.

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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735. The 2015 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale at Honda dealers in 37 states beginning on 19 November with an MSRP starting at $26,740. A 20 kW Li-ion battery stores recuperated energy.

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Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses

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Hydraulic pumps and a lightweight accumulator brake the vehicle, store the energy, and then use that stored energy to provide power to the wheels. The results, logged through Lightning Hybrids’ telematics systems and confirmed through Kiessling’s fuel logs, revealed the improvements in fuel economy and reductions in emissions.

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Chevrolet to begin selling Spark EV in Maryland

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The Spark EV delivers an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent and 82 miles of EPA-estimated combined city/highway range. Chevrolet requires service training certification before a dealer is authorized to sell the Spark EV because of its unique propulsion system.

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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

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This comes after five stores operating within the state launched a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. Ford introduced its tiered dealer program nearly twelve months ago, splitting stores interested in selling electric into “Model e Certified Elite” and “Model e Certified.” for introducing a new certification process for EVs.

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