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Norwegian Post becomes first European customer for Transit Connect Electric van with 20-unit purchase; targeting 30% reduction in CO2 by 2015

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Norwegian Post Ford Transit Connect Electric. Norway Post has signed a contract to purchase 20 Transit Connect Electric vehicles, with an option to order more vehicles in the future. Ford and Azure are introducing the Transit Connect Electric in summer 2011. Transit Connect Electric offers a cargo volume of 3.8

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area.

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Edmonton Transit Service unveils 21 Proterra electric bus and purpose-built electric bus garages

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Featuring two electric motors, the DuoPower drivetrain delivers 510 horsepower, accelerating a Catalyst bus from 0-20 mph in under six seconds. ETS uses the Proterra APEX Connected Vehicle Intelligence System to monitor and manage its fleet of electric buses and charging systems. —Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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The drive switches to Hybrid mode if the energy capability of the battery drops below a certain level or if the speed rises above 140 km/h (87 mph). The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID is fully connected with in-car and out-car connectivity. kW charger (Wallbox), or little less than 5 hours using a 2.3kW charger.

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The vacuum brake servo has an additional supply connection served by an electric vacuum pump. A3 Sportback e-tron.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). The range of connected services is rounded off with a pre-entry climate control option offering individually timed pre-heating or cooling. This pre-entry climate control system makes the B-Class Electric Drive unique in its segment.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). We Connect services provide the driver with real-time online traffic information, online map updates, information about charging stations, web radio and much more. The base ID.5 The dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5

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