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Toyota West Virginia rolls its first hybrid transaxle off production line; $226M investment

Green Car Congress

After more than two years of preparation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) produced Toyota’s first hybrid transaxle in North America this previous week.

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Fontaine Modification offers refrigerated trailer electrification through new strategic alliance with eNow

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Fontaine will offer application engineering, integration, and installation of eNow’s proprietary renewable Rayfrigeration eTRU technology on refrigerated trailers from all manufacturers. The company successfully tested the first zero-emission eTRU for commercial use on a Challenge Dairy truck making urban deliveries in 2017.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on your property can benefit your business in many ways — from attracting customers to luring top talent. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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2017, in Miami during a visit to the United States and appeared in federal court there on Monday. The new function was installed in existing vehicles through software updates. The Court has instructed the parties to file preliminary settlement approval documents by 31 January 2017. Cox of the Eastern District of Michigan.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Rick: Rick has been driving electric for over 3 years and currently drives a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Rick: Rick has been driving electric for over 3 years and currently drives a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?