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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. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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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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A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained

Teslarati

Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. The company has 50 Model Y taxis ready to take on the streets of Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York.

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FedEx Express closes in on goal of 20% improvement in vehicle fleet fuel efficiency years ahead of schedule

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Acceleration of its efforts in fuel conservation through the purchase of vehicles with right-sized engines such as the Sprinter vans manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. New York City and several locations in Texas. By the end of FY13, FedEx will have more than 11,000 such vehicles in service, more than 35% of its U.S.

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New York Power Authority Becomes Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer with 10-Unit Order

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Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced that New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state public power organization, has been added to the LEAD customer program for the Ford Transit Connect Electric van.

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100 Years Ago RCA Sent the First Voice Message Over the Air

Cars That Think

When the Radio Corporation of America was founded in 1919, one of its missions was to become the world’s leading radio communications company. In 1921 the company opened Radio Central, in Rocky Point on New York’s Long Island. The two locations worked with the Central Traffic Office in New York City to send and receive messages.

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Cleveland City Planners Change Policies to Create 15-Minute City

The Truth About Cars

This could be as simple as a company offering employees a transit pass or as complicated as a corporation helping to refurbish bus stations. The new standards will reportedly come into effect in less than a month.

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