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Better Place Launches Switchable-Battery Electric Taxi Project in Tokyo; Converted Crossovers with A123 Systems Packs

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Better Place worked on the design, engineering and conversion of the Nissan gasoline-powered, crossover utility vehicles, turning them into electric taxis with switchable batteries. Electric taxis are a pragmatic step forward for governments as well as a lucrative segment in the electrification of transport.

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Jon Bereisa to Join Aker Wade Board of Advisors with Focus on Fast Charging

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Bereisa is also the inventor of the EV1 Inductive Charging System, and he led the original development of GM’s VOLTEC propulsion system (used in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range vehicle). Stempel, who oversaw the introduction of the EV1 when Chairman and CEO of GM, is a past EDTA Hall of Fame inductee.).

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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The hydrogen can then be transported through the natural gas grid via blending or further conversion to methane, transported by other means such as trucks, or used directly at the point of production. Power-to-Gas concept. Click to enlarge.

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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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The Recovery Act awards for transportation electrification are, by category: Advanced Vehicle Electrification: $215.2 Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. gross vehicle weight) with a 100 mile range. Transportation Sector Electrification: $22.2 DOE Award ($mil.). Project locations. Technology. DOE Award ($mil.).

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Methanol-powered vehicles are one pillar of Geely Auto’s diversified new-energy strategy, which also encompasses ethanol, CNG, gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-electric, and extended-range solutions. CSI says this is the world’s first production of a liquid renewable transport fuel from non-biological sources of energy.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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Essential to this is the recognition that current fuels available in the marketplace constrain engine efficiency and limit the potential fuel economy and greenhouse gas improvements available across the light, medium, and heavy duty transportation fleet. We have certainly thrown it out there as something to discuss.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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The UBQ process is highly efficient: it takes place at low temperatures, does not need water and does not generate any by-products or emissions during the conversion process. To save energy and extend range, the SUSTAINEER is fitted with tires that have low rolling resistance. Monitoring road conditions.

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