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Smith Applies StormMQ CLoud-Based Message Queuing in EV Telematics System

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StormMQ was awarded the contract based on affordability, scalability and ease of implementation. Smith US expects to install more than 500 Smith Newton electric trucks with Smith Telemetry by 2011, as part of a $32-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE).

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels. Many zero emission technologies for trucks have progressed at least to the demonstration phase, and in the case of smaller trucks, battery-powered vehicles are available commercially in small volumes.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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ANSI releases Standardization Roadmap for EV deployment

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in EVs on battery power alone, a critical need is the establishment of a supporting charging infrastructure to enable vehicle recharging at home, at work, and in public locations. Affordability. Maximize the coordination and harmonization of the standards and conformance environment domestically and with international partners.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. In November of 2011, Axion commissioned a.5 Thelen (2011) Energy Savings, a. Source: NS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US. Further, if the EV range gains slow down over the next decade as expected, an EV's software-driven features along with their affordability , will decide the winners of the potential $1.1

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

Robert Hayden, the clean transportation adviser for San Francisco, said the city hopes to have 60 charging stations installed in public garages by year’s end, with a thousand more available across the Bay Area in 2011. Battery-powered motors are more efficient than gasoline engines. They cost drivers on average only 2.5