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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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Terra 53 Z can be widely used at public charging stations, EV fleet parking lots and highway service stations to charge electric passenger vehicles as well as minibuses and EVs used for logistics. The fast-growing market has pushed ABB to constantly bring its leading charging technology into China and continuously improve the business.

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ECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select US Best Buy Stores

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will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; ECOtality, Inc. Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.

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EV Project collects more than 24 million miles of EV operating data since inception

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has collected more than 24 million miles of electric vehicle operating data since the inception of The EV Project in 2010. This information comes from an analysis of approximately 675,000 charge events in key EV Project markets to date. ECOtality, Inc. Earlier post.).

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California Startup Aurica Motors Trying to Keep NUMMI Plant Open for Manufacturing Electric Cars, Battery Swap System

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Starting in April 2010, the NUMMI workforce would be retrained in electric car manufacturing while the plant is retooled and the final engineering of the vehicle is completed, with the first car scheduled to come off the line within 2 years. The PEP station concept is not compatible with the Better Place system.

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ABB invests $10M in ECOtality

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Net proceeds of the $10 million equity investment from ABB will be utilized by ECOtality as working capital to support the continuing requirements of the EV Project and will provide the Company with necessary funding to meet its anticipated expansion as a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

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Help Plug In America renew the EV infrastructure tax credit

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From Plug In America: Last year, Plug In America, along with electric vehicle and EV infrastructure manufacturers from coast to coast, worked with members of the House and Senate to get a critical plug-in vehicle infrastructure tax credit into the stimulus bill. And then you helped us get it passed!

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The company is currently taking orders for the eStar and intends to deliver 400 units by the end of 2010. million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. 220V split-phase charging. This Class 2c-3 electric truck—the first in its category—has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications.