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UPS putting eBike into package delivery service in Ft. Lauderdale

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The electrically-assisted tricycle supports Fort Lauderdale’s Green Your Routine program, geared toward achieving the city’s sustainability goals, and, Vision Zero Fort Lauderdale, a citywide initiative to create safer streets for everyone. Maximum energy efficiency is achieved when combining battery power and human power simultaneously.

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Recargo-sponsored attempt at record solo 12,000-mile EV journey around US with Model S

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Norman Hajjar, Managing Director of Recargo’s driver research division, PlugInsights, is attempting an 18-day, 12,000-mile, battery-powered journey sponsored by the electric vehicle (EV) software and information services company.

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2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive: first drive of electric two-seat car

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On a hot, muggy day in south Florida, nothing is more comforting than knowing that your well-cooled car will make it to its destination.

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United Natural Foods Installing Air Products Hydrogen Fueling Technology for 65 Fuel Cell Forklifts

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is installing Air Products’ hydrogen fueling technology for the material handling market at its Sarasota, Florida distribution center. Air Products’ technology will fuel 65 fuel cell-powered lift trucks that will be mobilized at the distribution facility moving consumer goods on a daily basis. United Natural Foods, Inc.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The Delaware Transit Corporation will receive funds to purchase of battery electric buses with supporting equipment and infrastructure to replace diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life. Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Central Ohio Transit Authority.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Install photovoltaic capacity to generate “green” hydrogen: Install multiple PV modules at its Central Maintenance Facility in Hayward. Combined with AC Transit’s already-installed solar capacity, this solar installation will produce the renewable electricity equivalent to what will be required to produce 180 kg/day of green hydrogen.

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Nanotube Structures Could Improve Electric Motors

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Brush contacts are an integral part of commutators, or spinning electrical switches, used in many battery-powered electrical devices, such as cordless drills. The findings show that nanotubes have a great deal of practical relevance as brush contacts.

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