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GM CEO shares insights on Elon Musk and Tesla NACS partnership

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During an interview with CNBC ‘s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Ideas Festival , Barra was asked about how she views Tesla and Elon Musk following their NACS agreement. This is something that GM has done in the past, even with rivals like Ford and Honda. The GM CEO stated that the automotive sector should collaborate more.

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ANGP commercializes 1st ANSI NGV2-certified on-board low pressure ANG technology storage system for LDVs

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The first system was successfully installed on ANGP’s 2014 Ford F-150 pick-up truck equipped with Ford’s CNG/LPG-ready 3.7 The FEPS is equipped with miniature compressor technology from Aspen Compressor, LLC. liter V6 bi-fuel engine for gasoline or natural gas operation.

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UTRC and ANGP unveil first low-pressure conformable natural gas tank design

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The tank, which is the first of its kind, was showcased in the bed of ANGP’s ANG-powered Ford F-150 pickup. UTRC and ANGP held the unveiling at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit.

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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The vehicles are 23-foot, gasoline-powered hybrid electric cutaway buses using the StarTrans Senator bus body, Ford E450 chassis, and the Azure Dynamics Balance parallel electric hybrid system with the Ford 5.4L StarTrans also manufactures buses on their newest platform, the Balance Hybrid Drive, which utilizes the Ford E450 chassis.

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

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In January, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Toyota’s Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv), part of a fleet of 100 in a nationwide demonstration program, was recently on-site at the Aspen Ideas Festival. GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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Criticism for Government green car buys

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For example, 2,933 vehicles have been ordered from Chrysler despite the fact that the manufacturer does not include any hybrids in its line-up with the exception of the Durango/Aspen line. There are also questions about the claim that this will help autoworkers as Ford, GM and Chrysler all have significant backlogs of unsold vehicles.

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

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More from High Gear Media MustangBlog.com | 04/23/2009 Video: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Track Pack Review When ordering your 2010 Mustang GT you might want to consider the Track Pack upgrade which can. 2009 Chrysler Aspen The Chrysler Aspen is Chryslers first attempt at a mid- to full-size SUV, and while it is.

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