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Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex electric hybrid solution introduced in NYC Transit buses

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Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex, its next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution ( earlier post ), will be put into revenue service at New York City Transit (NYCT) in May. As the largest public transportation agency in North America, the New York City Transit Authority currently operates more than 5,700 buses.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that more than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the State’s Drive Clean Rebate was launched one year ago. Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars. New York City.

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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

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Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output. In contrast, Whittingham’s new chemistry produced an astonishing 2.4

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

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The Electric Vehicle Accelerator is part of New York State’s overall clean transportation strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Governor Cuomo’s Charge NY 2.0 million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway.

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NYSERDA announces completion of 11 EV charging stations in Tompkins County; EV Model County

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The Electric Vehicle Accelerator is part of New York State’s overall clean transportation strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Governor Cuomo’s Charge NY 2.0 million expansion plan to install more high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along the New York State Thruway.

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Daimler Buses North America Crests 3,000 Hybrid Bus Sales Mark

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More than 2,200 units are already in service, with an additional 850 firm orders in backlog from cities such as New York City, Seattle, Houston, Ottawa and Puerto Rico. Orion began development and production of hybrid buses in the mid 1990s with pilot vehicles first deployed in New York City Transit.

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Coca-Cola adding 6 eStar electric trucks to North American delivery fleet

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The new eStar trucks will be deployed in San Francisco, New York City, Washington, D.C. The launch of the eStars coincides with a new partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE recently recognized Coca-Cola as a partner of the National Clean Fleets Partnership Program. and Hartford, Conn.,

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