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Mobilisights launches integrated data pack for fleet management – ET Auto

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Fleet customers will appreciate the use of raw data or ease of integration with any telematics service provider, no hidden costs for devices or data. Mobilisights has launched its new product “the Fleet Management Data pack”.

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GKN Driveline providing eTransmission to StreetScooter electric vans

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Other applications for the system include the Fiat 500e city EV and the Citroen Berlingo Electric light commercial vehicle. StreetScooter is a start-up formed by leading German technical university RWTH Aachen to develop more affordable electric commercial vehicles for urban operations. The StreetScooter van is powered by a 20.4

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Report: Mitsubishi, Peugeot to Extend Partnership to Plug-In Hybrids

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Mitsubishi Motors has been developing a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle for commercial release by 2013, while Peugeot Citroen is working to commercialize a diesel-engine hybrid. In addition, Mitsubishi Motors will supply large-capacity lithium ion batteries to Peugeot Citroen through an affiliate.

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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

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The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

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It is one of the most cost-effective ways to cut our greenhouse emissions, because it reduces the $9b a year New Zealand spends importing oil products from overseas,” said Mr. Gilbert. The vehicles already registered will save two million tonnes of greenhouse emissions over the lifetime of those vehicles. There’s much more to be done.

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PSA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for start-stop systems

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Start-stop systems shut off engines while the vehicle is at rest and restart it instantly and automatically upon re-engaging the gas pedal and are one of the most cost-effective and efficient means of optimizing fuel economy. Lead-acid batteries, the most common battery choice, are low-cost, easily available and relatively safe.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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Skoda not only leads Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Group’s operations in India, it also steers the low-cost vehicle architecture projects, for both internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs). In this context, Zellmer’s frequent trips underline the country’s importance for future growth.

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