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UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. The HHVs in Baltimore will be deployed immediately while the vehicles in Atlanta will be introduced before the end of 2012. UPS HHV Click to enlarge. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas.

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Future cities include Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. Having unlimited mileage and insurance to cover personal and commercial use are extremely important for drivers in the gig economy. More than 100 Bolt EVs are available in Los Angeles and that number will double by the end of 2017.

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GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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In fact, our features portfolio calls for eAssist to be on hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually by 2017. In fact, our plan calls for producing over 500,000 vehicles annually with some form of electrification globally by 2017. near Baltimore. Our commitment to eAssist is unwavering. —Mary Barra. —Larry Nitz.