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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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The Kia Select program is available now in the United States for all 2019 and 2020 model year Niro EV owners and lessees. Drivers can also use the app to locate Electrify America charging stations, start a charging session, and remit payment using their credit or debit card entered during the registration process.

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

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Greenville County, South Carolina and Light’N’Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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Based on A123’s proprietary Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate technology, the Military 6T Battery leverages the systems engineering and manufacturing design utilized to produce A123’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ), which is currently offered to commercial automakers. Manufacturing sets us above the rest. Zanardelli, S.,

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

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The Creative Greenius says you can now expect a bold United States policy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a rapid shift away from carbon-based fuels to renewables and a science-based approach to water policy and other critical resources. Their story is no different from any other city’s.

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Freescale introduces world’s smallest integrated tire pressure monitoring system

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In addition, properly inflated tires improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, resulting in many regions worldwide, including the United States, European Union, China, Japan and Taiwan, to begin requiring TPMS in new vehicles. The FXTH87 TPMS family is available now for a suggested resale price starting at US$3.45

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