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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. We thank NYSERDA for their partnership in helping to make this happen.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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Mayor Bloomberg announces the addition of 70 new electric vehicles. New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. Click to enlarge.

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ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

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ION Energy, a startup energy storage company, launched UDYR, an intelligent, modular and portable 48V, 32 Ah lithium-ion battery supported by ION’s proprietary battery management system, software platform, and backend analytics. The company formally launches at The Battery Show Europe 2018 with growing list of key customers.

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Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

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tourists,” said Erina Pindar, the chief operating officer and managing partner at SmartFlyer , a global travel agency based in New York City. Camper vans can be an affordable way to take an Australian road trip, with companies like Jucy , Britz and Apollo offering vehicles that include beds and cooking facilities.

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A Dragon Comes Home

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François Delarozière, founder and artistic director of French street-performance company La Machine, is shown riding his brainchild, called Long Ma. So, researchers are brainstorming ideas for foiling cyberattacks on such devices that exploit security weak points in their wireless power or Internet connections.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Starting in 2016, the Swedish brand has included plug-in hybrid versions of pretty much every new vehicle it sells in the US. . The company notes that it has the same 57.5 Android above all else.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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These emissions are approaching a tipping point, and the companies responsible for creating these necessary products are increasingly looking at options to help offset their pollution outputs. Especially for American companies, investments in long-term decarbonization strategies have not been substantial.