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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

Green Car Congress

EPA 2010; EPA Tier 4i (offroad); Euro 6; Japan PNLT (Post New Long-term)—will become more harmonized. The market for heavy-duty trucks in Europe and North America has plunged about 60% from its peak in 2006. Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Power & Associates’ alternative powertrain specialist for North America, how realistic it would be for a driver to charge up at a 480V outlet during a long road trip. The Roadster can go 244 miles EPA. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D. I should at least own $5 worth of Tesla in return. I’m depressed.