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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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Results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the LightningElectric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA City routes and 66 MPGe on EPA Highway routes, compared to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The small ICE could be outfitted for gasoline, propane, or CNG. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. AMP Electric Vehicles went public in 2010.

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Clean Energy Expands Southern California LNG Truck Fueling Infrastructure

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plans to expand its existing network of liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck fueling stations in Southern California this year beyond its current two LNG stations located at the Los Angeles/Long Beach ports complex. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Andrew Littlefair, Clean Energy President and CEO.

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Clean Energy Opens World’s Largest LNG/CNG Truck Fueling Station

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acre site adjacent to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Clean Energy station is located on property leased from the Port of Long Beach at Anaheim and I streets. Clean Energy Fuels has opened the world’s largest natural gas truck fueling station on a 2.9-acre Andrew Littlefair, Clean Energy President and CEO.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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It really takes a conversation to convince a lot of people. Efficient and transparent leadership Michael’s Candidate Statement: Electric vehicles are a superior product to legacy, gasoline powered products. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? Plus, I start with people I know and family members also.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will include the purchase and conversion of 283 alternative fuel vehicles for numerous fleets including taxis, cities, schools, and delivery vehicles. The project will replace 180 diesel drayage trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with LNG trucks. Total DOE award: $12,299,828.