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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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XL Hybrids XL3 powertrain technology now available on diesel commercial van

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The retrofitted XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery. When the driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. presence in Indianapolis. million tons. More than 2.2

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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General Motors. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Tesla Motors, Inc. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). Eversource Energy. Florida Power and Light Company. Georgia Power. Hawaiian Electric.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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General Motors Corp. Indianapolis, Ind. billion of bridge financing from the German government and a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Magna International Inc. reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Standby: Sep 2009.

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More than one Stellantis dealerships and a Kia gather promote in Q1, Q2 offers

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17 purchased the previous Brewbaker Motors, a Stellantis dealership, and Brewbaker Kia, from promoting trader Dick Brewbaker. Whilst co-owners, Nuttle keeps the identify of operations supervisor and Bechtel is finance and insurance coverage supervisor. Sons Car on Jan. The companions have been managers on the St. Marys gather.

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U.S. electric cars are starting to gain mass support

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According to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Americans will buy a total of 657,000 electric vehicles in 2021. At the UN climate conference in November 2021, six major automakers, including Ford and General Motors, pledged to stop selling new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040. will be electric vehicles.