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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. These systems have accumulated nearly 2.6

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EnerDel Partners with Mazda, Itochu, and Others for Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan

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US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ The system recovers the energy and converts it to electrical energy, which recharges the battery and extends driving range. He or she owns a home, which is perhaps solar-powered. The pool of buyers ,” noted Fay, “ is small. ”.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Nuclear waste is a problem much harder to solve than CO2, and dams have quite an impact in the environment.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

are rushing out cars that can be recharged at electrical outletsas the U.S. Bush in 2003 committed$1.2 Naturally, we’regoing to have to accommodate that too.” General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan MotorCo., and startups Tesla Motors Inc. and Fisker Automotive Inc.,are moves to tighten fuel-economy and greenhouse gasrules.

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Mercedes-Benz outlines synergies between F1 motorsport and production car engineering

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The next step in hybrid development will be wireless recharging of the battery. When it comes to coatings, engineers are looking at changing the material of the surface to improve the way in which it interacts with its environment. And it achieves excellent efficiency in real word driving as well. Earlier post.). Simulation.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

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Next week, the California Air Resources Board is expected to adopt strict new regulations based on the theory that the innovative technology sold by 3Prong Power and other companies may be bad for the environment. The board had voted in 1990 to require that at least 10 percent of cars sold in California to be zero-emissions vehicles by 2003.

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