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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1, Inc. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. has initiated a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy case to implement a restructuring plan agreed on by its primary investors and lenders.

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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Battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Moreover, the contract seeks to match and qualify contract users with federal grant and/or stimulus funds. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

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Then, Chrysler announced that it intended to apply to the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the US Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Tesla + Toyota

Revenge of the Electric Car

. “This is like Christmas in May,&# said Saki Kavouniaris, whose steakhouse and cocktail lounge on Warm Springs Boulevard had seen business slump 30 percent since the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. “When the dot-com died, we lost a lot of manufacturers and Fremont’s had a lot of ups and downs ever since.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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