Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

(MBUSI) has purchased 72 Plug Power GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell units to operate its Hyster electric lift truck fleet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The GenDrive units will replace lead-acid batteries, which require space-consuming charging areas and an expensive maintenance infrastructure. —Andy Marsh, CEO at Plug Power.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The news was spotted on Monday by X user Anuarbek Imanbaev, who pointed out that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website details the Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems program, which is offering up to $2,500 rebates on purchases of EVs for up to 2,000 applicants.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Apex Clean Energy has ordered 19 electrified Ford F-series pickup trucks from XL Fleet, including ten plug-in hybrid electric and nine hybrid electric systems for pickups in its service fleet, for delivery in the second quarter of 2021.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system for medium- and heavy-duty trucks now incorporates new technology capable of providing scalable pure sine exportable power of up to 6 kW or greater from the hybrid battery system to power large electrical loads, equipment and tools. Odyne Systems has been selected to participate in a $45.4-million

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car Watch, we will talk about the challenges facing electric car conversions and what the industry and agencies can do better to make it easier. One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Sounds utopian, right?

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Plug In India

APRIL 30, 2021

By Atul Gopal ​We had an opportunity to visit Nothway Motorsports to check out their new electric truck conversion kit. Though a wee bit underpowered with its 2 cylinder engine, the low operating and maintenance costs, along with a loading capacity of 1 t has been a hit formula. I can only think of the 407 as the other one.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. A second truck with a more advanced Odyne plug-in hybrid system was delivered in December 2011. The trucks are used for construction and maintenance of the Marshfield utility grid.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

AC Propulsion and AutoPort , an automotive conversion, restyling and processing company, will partner in engineering, development and conversion to provide an Electric Vehicle conversion prototype and report for the United States Postal Service.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

XL unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck ( earlier post ) at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The XLP F-250 features a high voltage 15 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is compatible with Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations using an industry-standard J1772 plug interface.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

XL Hybrids’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution ( earlier post ) will roll out on Ford F-150 pickup trucks beginning fourth quarter 2017. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements. The XLP Fleet-Ready technology is the industry’s first ship-thru upfit on pickup trucks from a leading OEM.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. Standardizing PEV batteries could reduce the purchase and ownership costs of PEVS, as well as addressing additional consumer issues such as maintenance and safety.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has entered an agreement with Ford Motor Company whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. gasoline vs. diesel).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Additionally, EVs have fewer maintenance needs than traditional vehicles, adding to their financial viability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

has globally endorsed the use of the Odyne plug-in hybrid system as the exclusively-approved PTO-based hybrid system for its 3000 and 4000 Series transmissions. In 2011, Odyne introduced an innovative plug-in hybrid power system which interfaces with the Allison family of commercial vehicle transmissions. Allison Transmission, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enova brought its Ze (zero emissions) commercialized all-electric step-van to the Plug-in 2009 conference in Long Beach. Engineered specifically for urban delivery routes and service/maintenance operations, the Enova Ze plug-in step van drive system offers a range of up to 150 miles per charge and can reach a top speed of 65 mph.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

Since working with XL, our maintenance team has noticed significantly extended brake lifespans, our drivers have all positive feedback on the added boost during acceleration, and we’ve reduced fuel usage, too. —Marty Hoffman, co-owner of Careful Bus.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Dominion Virginia Power has added two plug-in electric hybrid cars and two hybrid-powered bucket trucks to its fleet as part of its efforts to determine the impact of plug-in vehicles on electricity demand and to find ways to conserve energy and reduce vehicle emissions. The company uses approximately 1.7

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Their advantages lie in their ease of application: eFuels can be used in combustion engines and plug-in hybrids, and can make use of the existing network of filling stations. ENAP will support the project by providing operating staff and with maintenance and logistics. Electromobility is a top priority at Porsche.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

GENCO Supply Chain Solutions recently ordered 136 GenDrive fuel cell power units from PLug Power Inc. In turn, GENCO will provide the units to Wegmans at its distribution facilities for conversion of lift truck fleets in their produce and grocery buildings. The first phase includes a 59 unit fleet conversion of the produce building.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

Electric Power Research Institute , based in Palo Alto, will receive $964,210 to retrofit five existing heavy-duty diesel work trucks with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system. The demonstration vehicles include tree maintenance trucks and a telephone pole installation truck.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 4, 2023

Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Reduced maintenance costs with EV fleets But it’s not just fuel. Contact your Blink sales manager to start the conversation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

Odyne will also use funds through the project to further develop its hybrid technology and evaluate the performance of demonstrator vehicles using Odyne advanced plug-in hybrid systems. Odyne plans to work closely with one of its largest distributors, Terex Utilities, and its supply partner Remy Motors on the project.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The licensing agreement launches the first large-scale demonstration of the UD-developed V2G technology, which enables electric car owners to plug in their vehicles and send electricity back to electrical utilities. A minimum of 60 vehicles is needed to produce one megawatt of power when the vehicles are plugged into the grid.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Don’t mix up alternating current electric car motors with other sorts of electric, which can utilise either alternating or direct current depending on whether you plug into the grid or a specific type of charging station. Conversion from alternate to direct current is thus required, either onboard or outside the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The new hybrid-electric upfit solution for the F-250 is XL Hybrids’ second product for Ford pickup trucks, after the XLP plug-in hybrid electric upfit for Ford F-150 half-ton pickup trucks. The XL3 system requires no special maintenance, charging infrastructure or driver training. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

a Cincinnati-based company, was announced by Carlton Rose, UPS Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering president at the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The small ICE could be outfitted for gasoline, propane, or CNG. The updated E-GEN chassis with the integrated 650cc engine by Workhorse Group, Inc.,

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EV Connect

JUNE 21, 2021

Some cities are expanding their charging infrastructure with pay-per-use models to help offset installation and maintenance costs. Free EV Charging Model Free charging may incentivize drivers to plug ‘n charge without concern for the price. Some are looking to develop revenue streams.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

Beyond the physical constraints, the increased weight of these chargers introduces complexities in their systems and components, leading to potential escalations in maintenance costs and repair intricacies over the vehicle’s lifespan. Moreover, EVs offer accessibility by allowing users to plug into any standard outlet for charging.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

Beyond the physical constraints, the increased weight of these chargers introduces complexities in their systems and components, leading to potential escalations in maintenance costs and repair intricacies over the vehicle’s lifespan. Moreover, EVs offer accessibility by allowing users to plug into any standard outlet for charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

It features an ergonomically designed connector handle for easy and safe operation and utilizes high frequency power conversion technology for efficient power delivery. The new charge station is designed to be a low-cost, wall-mounted indoor unit aimed initially at vehicle dealerships.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 28, 2023

Every person we spoke with wanted to talk—to vent, even—and to share conversations they’d had and anecdotes they’d heard from others in the business. Tesla aside, all networks are perceived to be more focused on getting new stations in the ground—and associated photo ops with local politicians—than funding operations and maintenance.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., The advance notice (DE-FOA-0001053) is to alert interested parties of the coming FOA.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 13 projects to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and to create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. Plug Power, Inc. Plug Power Inc. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $41.9

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. Reduce the cost of plug-in vehicle battery technology to $300/kWh by 2015 and $125/kWh by 2022.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers project will provide safety and technical assistance and training related to Plug-in Vehicle (PEV) and natural gas fueling infrastructure; establish the Minnesota Natural Gas. responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop. American Lung. Association in. Center, Inc.

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