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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

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ARPA-E announces $100M for third iteration of SCALEUP funding

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Only organizations leveraging subject inventions that were created during an ARPA-E award and reported in the iEdison system are eligible for funding under this program. Early ARPA-E funding and SCALEUP support were instrumental in the company’s success.

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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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The “other” category includes hybrid diesel electric as well as propane-powered buses. Washington D.C. The Diesel Technology Forum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the current and future role of diesel engines, equipment, and fuels.

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

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In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC. In August, Chrysler took $70 million in grants from the US Department of Energy to develop a test fleet of 220 hybrid pickup trucks and minivans. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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EPA grants waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program

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The new ZEV standards are designed to commercialize battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell technologies, reaching about 15% of new vehicle sales in California in the 2025 time frame. A hearing took place on 19 September 2012 in Washington DC and the comment period closed on 19 October 2012.

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Ford continues executive shuffling in wake of replacement of CEO; Marakby back from Uber to lead electrification

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He has extensive background in electrification, having led the team to deliver a battery electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. In this expanded role, effective 1 June, both organizations now report to Thai-Tang. He previously served as group vice president and general counsel.

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Proterra Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus in DoD Hydrogen Energy Cycle Pilot Project

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Lewis and McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington (about 8 miles (13 km) away). The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization that develops technologies and implements solutions to achieve energy and environmental sustainability. Lewis and between Ft. The APU unit.

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