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Ford to offer 2014 F-150 with natural gas option

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Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. GM offers a CNG bi-fuel option for its HD pickups (e.g., Upfits run approximately $7,500 to $9,500 depending on fuel tank capacity. Earlier post.).

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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The elevated energy rating provides longer life and more available power. These attributes, coupled with lower mass, delivers better fuel efficiency and longer range. The EnerDel system features 19 kWh rated energy (16.9 kWh usable)—more than three times the rated (>5x usable) energy of the original battery.

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BYD introduces Type A battery-electric school bus with V2G technology

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School buses can be charged overnight when energy demand is low, and clean emission free energy can be fed back into the classroom during school hours when the bus is parked keeping classrooms well-lit and students and teachers plugged-in. The 150 kW DC charging solution is available with high charging power and efficiency.

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UK launches accreditation scheme for clean vehicle retrofit technologies

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Manufacturers of abatement equipment need to get their equipment accredited before it can be added to the list of approved devices available to vehicle and Clean Air Zone (CAZ) scheme operators. Euro VI/6, based on the best available data and representative operating cycles. —LowCVP’s Managing Director, Andy Eastlake.

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