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Lightning Hybrids secures order for 35 hydraulic hybrid systems from Kiessling Transit

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The technology, which has no electric batteries, applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy. The application of this technology will result in improved emissions, less fuel use, longer brake life, better low-end torque, and lower maintenance and operational costs.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Fuel cell car launches will spur a new round of “fuel cell vehicle versus battery electric vehicle” hype. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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