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Ford introduces 2014 Transit Connect Taxi with CNG/LPG capability

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Ford unveiled the redesigned 2014 Transit Connect Taxi at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi comes with a new powertrain—the 2.5-liter 2014 Transit Connect Taxi. 2014 Transit Connect Taxi. Click to enlarge.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Project description. Federal share.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Remote Area Modular Monitoring for Critical Facilities, $300,000 Embedded Planet, Cleveland, Ohio Simulation Tool for Energy-Efficient Connected and Automated Vehicle Control Development, $600,000 Hyundai America Technical Center, Superior Township, Mich. Louis , Mo. MetalTek International, Watertown, Wis. El Centro, Calif.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

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General Motors recently signed agreements with seven different third-party charging-station providers, including EV Connect, to guarantee charging access for its vehicles anywhere in the country. Whether you’re an auto manufacturer or a business owner looking for the right EV charging partner, EV Connect can help.

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How To Make Sure EV Infrastructure Is Energy Efficient

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Department of Energy , the energy loss in an EV drive system is only around 15 to 20 percent, compared to 64 to 75 percent in internal combustion engines. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager based in St. Electric vehicles consume energy far more efficiently than their gas-guzzling counterparts.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets. Rolla, MO Warrensburg, MO Linn, MO St. Louis, MO Kansas City, MO Lee’s Summit, MO. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA. East Penn Manufacturing Co. Elyria, OH.

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Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

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Current models, credit amounts and manufacturer phase-out info are available through the Internal Revenue Service. EV Connect can also help you navigate this complex web of incentive options. Once again, EV Connect is here to help. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager based in St.

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