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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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The four module models can be combined according to the application, flexibly adapting to the output level and amount of installation space available. Modularization eliminates the need to create designs for individually installing FC system-related components and to connect individual components.

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Optimal Electric Vehicles secures initial order for 200 EV chassis; partnership with Olathe Ford

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Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform. The E1 features an all-electric drive system designed to enable more than 125 miles of driving range.

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Fuji Electric releases newly designed DC Quick Charging Station

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The UL—Certified charger was recently displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV and is compliant with CHAdeMO standards, meeting all requirements for both small and large-scale installations. The new model will be available for sale in North America in February 2013.

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EPA approves Rolls-Royce marine natural gas engine for sale in US

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for sale in the US market marine natural gas engines designed to improve fuel efficiency, cut methane slip emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. 9-cylinder version of Rolls-Royce marine gas engine in engine room.

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Solaris to deliver 14 bi-articulated 24m electric buses to Tide Bus Danmark

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This is an unique order on an European scale, both as regards the length and specific design of the vehicles. These 24-meter vehicles are specially designed for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. This is a bus generation with a high passenger capacity and unique design that perfectly suits the character of modern cities.

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Navistar settles air quality violations in California for $2 million

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has paid $2 million to resolve allegations that it altered heavy-duty vehicle engines from their certified design, potentially causing excess diesel emissions and negatively impacting air quality. These design changes by Navistar differed significantly from what was approved for sale. Truck manufacturer Navistar Inc.

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Plugless: first wireless charger to provide 1 million charge hours for PEVs

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Evatran Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Plugless, announced that Plugless installations across North America (and some worldwide) crossed 1-million hours charged this month. Plugless continues to be the only wireless EV charger for sale to consumers in the world. 1 st wireless EV charging field trials.

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