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Efficient Drivetrains introduces CNG PHEV for agriculture work truck applications

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EDI ) has integrated integration its EDI PowerDrive 4000 into a Class-4 General Motors Low Cab Forward platform, creating an electrified work truck for agriculture applications. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. ( The EDI PowerDrive has been durability tested over 3.8

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Although Tesla and General Motors manufacture their EVs in the North American continent, they are excluded from the $7,500 EV credit. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV.

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DOE Funds PHEVs

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T he Department of Energy is moving forward to develop advanced batteries for PHEV s. President Bush is committed to developing alternative fuels and energy-saving innovations for an improved and diversified array of vehicle technologies,” Energy Secretary Samuel W. Here is the story.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. E veryday, more businesses, more cities, more alternative fuel groups, more non profit organizations are joining Plug in Partners.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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General Motors uses these on its heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pick-ups as they can handle the stopping needs when towing as well as dissipate heat under repeated use. Changes are coming from General Motors, which has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. Upscale, Techie Interior.

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U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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The emissions and ownership cost findings likely also apply to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Targeting incentives at regions with poor air quality can limit unintended negative consequences of plug-in vehicles, which would be exacerbated if these vehicles become a mass market alternative across all geographical areas.