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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 a standard for high performance green buildings that in 2018 will become the basis for the International Green Construction Code. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. presence in Indianapolis. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement. The result is a marketplace that is more competitive with better products.

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