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Balqon Expands Distribution of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles into Colombia

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Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Industrias IVOR, a leading distributor of heavy equipment and material handling equipment, including heavy-duty trucks, in Colombia.

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Enel enters public transit electrification market in US; partners with MassCEC for electric bus fleet

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that will be capable of housing a fully-electric fleet of 120 buses and charging infrastructure, as part of the MBTA’s broader plans to design facilities to serve a zero-emissions e-bus fleets. Enel is a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global power, gas and renewables markets.

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This bike was specifically designed to bring transportation to low-income, rural areas

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But it’s got something that most bikes these days lack: an extreme ruggedness and cost-effective design that helps it last as long as possible while serving as many people as possible for as little cost as possible. Every Buffalo Bicycle has its own story to tell. Instead of a lightweight and expensive frame, it uses rugged steel.

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Eaton signs long-term agreement with Argentine bus manufacturer TATSA to design and supply hybrid systems

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Eaton Corporation has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer Tecnología Avanzada en Transporte S. As a member of the Argentine commercial vehicle industry, TATSA is engaged in an expansion process in both domestic and international markets.

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SEAT to launch 6 electric and plug-in hybrid models, develop smaller version of MEB for lower-cost EVs

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This year’s achievements underline SEAT’s potential to make use of growth opportunities and open new markets. SEAT will realize the first electric vehicle that is especially designed for urban journeys. The small electric platform project is a great step towards an even more affordable electric mobility.

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GM Creates New South America Regional Organization

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GM South America includes GM’s existing sales and manufacturing operations in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela as well as sales activities in those countries and Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. In the first five months of the year, GM sold 394,000 vehicles in South America and its market share was 20.2%.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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GM Korea is Korea’s third-largest automotive company and represents one of GM’s largest manufacturing, design and technology hubs. It provides market- and brand-specific vehicle kits for assembly at GM facilities in China, Uzbekistan, Mexico, India, Colombia, Russia and other countries.