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JUNE 4, 2009

liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana. liter Chevrolet Silverado, Express, and G Van. Tags: Brief. IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter GMC Sierra and Savana. Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The latest episode explores the work of Vincent D’Amico, Emiel van Broekhoven, and Juha Jakkula to make a key ingredient in the production of green gasoline. winner of the 2010 ACS Award for Chemistry of Materials, who helped develop materials that shrunk the size and boosted the power of computer chips. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 25, 2009

UK electric van manufacturer Modec has received a £3 million (US$4.9 The Coventry pioneer announced the deal after its distinctive urban delivery van—the first of its kind to be designed specifically as a battery-powered vehicle—became the first to gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Tags: Brief. Birmingham Post.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Dutch energy company Eneco has signed contracts for the purchase of 50 Smith Ampere electric commercial vans, the electric version of the Ford Transit Connect, to be delivered in 2009 and 2010. Eneco said it selected the Smith Ampere because it is a mature product and is readily available. Tags: Brief. million (US$3.4

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APRIL 16, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles introduced two new products at the CV Operator Show 2010, based on its award-winning Smith Edison van: an electric minibus, and an EV-mounted boom lift. The UK’s first 17-seat, electric minibus is now in production. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets. The Smith Edison electric lift.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Researchers at Concordia University (Canada) have developed a new one-pot system for the catalytic conversion of cellulosic biomass into alkyl levulinates and other esters and subsequent product extraction. Le Van Mao, Q. Tags: Brief. Resources. Dima and D. Dima and D. Catalysis Letters. doi: 10.1007/s10562-010-0493-y.

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JULY 15, 2009

In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production in Europe fell by 35% to 3.4 Van (-57%) and truck production (-56%) dropped even more than the manufacture of passenger cars (-31%). Van (-57%) and truck production (-56%) dropped even more than the manufacture of passenger cars (-31%). for commercial vehicles.

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JULY 6, 2010

This will be the first public demonstration of EVO Electric’s DuoDrive hybrid system, an original powertrain solution for a range of commercial vehicle applications including taxis and delivery vans. Tags: Hybrids Motors Plug-ins. Weight measurements included all motor/generator components including housing, shaft and resolver.).

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Integrated conceptual lignocellulosic biorefinery for the production of renewable chemicals and liquid fuels. Peter van Walsum, Hemant Pendse and George W. Huber (2010) Production of jet and diesel fuel range alkanes from waste hemicellulose-derived aqueous solutions. Source: Xing et al. Click to enlarge. gal to $4.39/gal

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AUGUST 11, 2009

A VW Transporter van. Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety ( BMU ) will award Mercedes-Benz Vans a grant of up to €9 million (US$13.4 million) for the research and development, testing and trial of battery-electric vans. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

North American distribution for the battery electric Transit Connect van is targeted to begin in late 2010. Ford also plans to deploy JCS packs in its production PHEVs starting in 2012. Tags: Brief. Both Azure and Ford have existing relationships with Johnson Controls-Saft, bringing further synergies to the project.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

In the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) released on 9 December, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that all electric cars will be exempt from Company Car Tax (CCT) for 5 years and electric vans will be exempt from Van Benefit Charge (VBC) for the same period. per gallon US) in real terms on 1 April each year from 2010 to 2013.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is unveiling a new telemetry system specifically engineered for commercial electric vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show 2010, Birmingham, England, 13 to 15 April. Smith Telemetry represents a paradigm shift in the product support of electric commercial vehicles.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

The plant will produce several tons of YXY building blocks per year to support product development. The company expects to use YXY building blocks for the production of green and recyclable materials such as water and soft drink bottles, carpets, textiles, high-performance fibers, coatings and plasticizers.

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MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. John Thomas. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 14, 2009

The company will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based predictable-route delivery fleets. In addition to its partnership agreement with Ford on the Transit Connect, SEV-US will expand its zero-emission product line to include other van and light truck models based on demand.

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JULY 13, 2010

will begin battery pack assembly for the Ford Focus Electric next year and is finalizing production site selection for the US. LG Chem and CPI will be localizing cell production at their new site in Holland, Mich. Sherif Marakby, Ford director, Sustainable Mobility Products and Hybrid programs. CPI, based in Troy, Mich.,

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JUNE 24, 2010

The unit under construction is supported by a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) grant (announced February 2010) and project partners Gateway to London and Revolve Technologies. Two Revolve Ford Transit HICEs are also in operation as Royal Mail post vans in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

To provide good performance for high productivity combined with excellent hill start capability when fully laden, the new vehicle will use a 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) version of Zytek’s E-Drive, which is also available in 55 kW, 120 N·m (89 lb-ft) and 55 kW 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) versions. Tags: Electric (Battery) Motors. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The UDM program will supplement Ford’s internal electrical engineering training courses as the company retrains its own employees to deliver its electric vehicle product strategy. The vehicles include: Transit Connect battery electric commercial van in 2010. Tags: Brief. Focus battery electric passenger car in 2011.

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MARCH 27, 2009

The new assembly plant will be located at a portion of an airline overhaul base at Kansas City International (KCI) Airport and is expected to create 120 jobs by 2010. Production of the first zero-emission commercial trucks is scheduled to begin third quarter of 2009. Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

In August, Nissan revealed the LEAF, a medium-size hatchback that will be launched in late 2010 in Japan, the United States and Europe. Renault recently announced the production of a fuel-combustion engine, an electric vehicle, and a fuel-combustion vehicle in Castille and León, between 2011 and 2013. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

EVI also has formed a strategic alliance with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build a fully electric Walk-In Van, the WI EVI. Production of the MD EVI will start in late 2009 and first deliveries to customers are expected in the first quarter of 2010. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The new Ford Figo will be manufactured at Ford’s expanded integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai, which is undergoing a $500 million transformation to become a regional center of excellence for Ford small car production. The investment is doubling production capacity to 200,000 units per year. Earlier post.) China expansion.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford also has announced key collaborations with: Smith Electric Vehicles, Europe’s leading battery electric commercial vehicle upfitter engaged by Ford to help bring the Transit Connect battery electric vehicle, a small commercial van, to market in 2010. Tags: Infrastructure Plug-ins. Ford also will receive a $62.7

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MAY 21, 2010

Recent analyses of efficiency technologies for long-haul tractors pulling van trailers cited by the study show that fuel economy gains of 65 to 100% are possible by 2017. An increase in US annual gross domestic product of $4 billion by 2020 and $10 billion by 2030. Bill Van Amburg, senior vice president of CALSTART. per gallon.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The boards of directors for ZAP and Jonway Auto approved and signed the merger agreement on 2 July 2010. Jonway Auto reported annual revenues of approximately US$40 million in 2009 and approximately US$20 million for the first quarter of 2010. Tags: China Electric (Battery) Vehicle Manufacturers. million in cash. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 22, 2009

PG&E will provide test data to SEV US and Altec for the creation of a production model. SEV US is initially focusing its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based predictable-route delivery and service fleets. SEV US will begin production using chassis from multiple vehicle manufacturers.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

NEMO will focus on novel enzymes for hydrolysis and novel microorganisms for cellulosic ethanol production to identify the most eco-efficient and economic process options for cellulosic ethanol. cerevisiae strains used in ethanol production. Source: Universita Degli Studi di Milano. Click to enlarge. million (US$8.4 million (US$8.4

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Set for November 24 2010, the Electric Vehicle Forum is a new event aimed at bringing together businesses based in the South of England to build a regional supply chain for the production of electric cars, vans, and bikes. Tags: Electric cars Latest news Electric Vehicle Forum Portsmouth.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Prior to his current position, Tinskey led Ford’s product planning and product management activities for hybrids and for developing and implementing the electric vehicle strategy announced last January ( earlier post ). Right now we’re just making sure we get the product right, it’s a quality product, and it works.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Policy. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 18, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles has made quite a name for itself in the electric transport field thanks to its award winning Smith Edison van. Now it is lining up two new products which made their debut at the CV Operator Show 2010. The first is an electric minibus – the UK’s first 17-seat electric model that is [.].

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

It’s good to be Mercedes Benz, as the German manufacturer picks up a grant of up to €9million for the research and development, testing and trial of battery electric vans. Up to 50 Mercedes Benz vans will be produced and delivered with the drive system configured for electric operation.

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MAY 2, 2009

The ENVI sector had plans to produce at least one of its prototypes with the Dodge Circuit EV listed as a 2010 product in the company’s viability plan. ENVI has been working on vehicles since 2005 and wants to have as many as 100,000 of them sold by 2010.

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MARCH 25, 2009

Valence differentiates its lithium-ion products through its cathode (positive terminal in discharge) material, a lithium iron magnesium phosphate (LiFe 1-x Mg x PO 4 ). Two global fulfillment centers—one in Rotterdam and one in Dallas—can ship product to customers within 72 hours. ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12

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