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Lightning Hybrids renames itself Lightning Systems; rollout of new lineup of fleet efficiency products

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems also announced that in the next two years it will introduce a new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets. The system is available now with the Lightning Hybrids system, and will be available standalone in Fall 2017. —Tim Reeser.

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South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program will convert nearly 1,200 vehicles from conventional gasoline to propane Autogas and implement more than 20 refueling stations. This program is an innovative way to clean up Greenville’s air and utilize a domestic fuel that’s available now.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

Green Car Congress

Automakers are under increasing pressure from both governments and consumers to improve overall fuel efficiency across their fleet and lower polluting emissions. The Qorivva MPC5777M will help address these needs by powering traditional diesel and gasoline direct injection systems as well as hybrid electric and plug-in electric vehicles.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

The electric sofas and scooters were so much cooler - and quieter - than the gasoline powered stinkers that predominate. The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

Level 2 charging supports home and work charging, and DCFC supports fleets and road trips. The EV market is here and now. market reflects this commitment with over 40 BEV models available now and an additional 75 models anticipated between 2024 and 2030. The EV Market Has Made the Switch and You Should Too.

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