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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

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This is the first time Electrify America and Electrify Commercial are installing both public and fleet chargers at the same time for a project. Since opening its first charging station in May 2018, Electrify America has set a rapid pace for its network expansion, opening an average of nearly four stations per week.

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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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In Washington, D.C., Pedestrian fatalities rose 53% from 2009 to 2018 and now account for 17% of traffic deaths nationwide. A little more than half of all crashes involving pedestrians took place at intersections in 2018, resulting in more than 6,700 serious injuries to pedestrians and more than 1,500 pedestrian fatalities.

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Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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The bolt-on technology installs in as few as 12 hours. The system easily integrates into any engine application and can be installed by Optimus, certified partners, or fleet technicians. The Vector System is an advanced fuel system upgrade that integrates into existing engines without significant modifications.

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Electrify America has opened more than 500 EV charging stations to public; more than 2,200 ultra-fast chargers

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Since opening its first site in May 2018, Electrify America has set a rapid pace for its network expansion, opening an average of nearly four stations per week. Beyond the installation of charging stations, Electrify America is focused on innovating the overall EV charging experience.

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024. Image: Vigor.

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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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As part of the partnership, Hyundai will provide the DOE with five NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for use in various regions of the country including Washington, DC, to help advance research and development of fuel cell technologies. Activities will also help support training and workforce development programs. Kia Motors Corp.

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Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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According to a study commissioned by the Washington, DC-based Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), NO x emissions measured from propane autogas school buses were substantially lower than those measured from diesel school buses. For the stop-and-go route, NO x emissions were 34 times higher for the diesel school bus.