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VIA Motors receives $20M contract to supply extended-range electric pickups and vans to >50 fleets

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In addition, VIA will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the US Department of Energy (DOE) to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions. VIA Motors’ extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Johnson Controls to supply Li-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid trucks in DOE project

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Odyne, in conjunction with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District of California, has been selected to participate in a $45 million dollar DOE grant.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E is part of a 48-utility coalition with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and General Motors to advance the deployment of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The collaborative is working to accelerate large-scale deployment of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and create a blueprint for an electric fuel infrastructure.

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GM Will Apply Plug-in Hybrid Technology To One of Its Remaining Four Core Brands, Delivery Still in 2011

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of Energy (DOE) and nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Stephens said that GM is still planning initial delivery of plug-in hybrid vehicles using a modified version of the GM front-wheel drive two-mode hybrid system ( earlier post ) in 2011 to the DOE and EPRI for use in fleets. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Eaton to Support Project to Develop and Deploy Medium-Duty Plug-in Hybrid Systems; Stimulus Funding to Support Largest Commercial PHEV Demonstration to Date

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Eaton will work with grant recipient South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other affiliates, including the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Altec Industries, Compact Power Inc., Mark Duvall, director of Electric Transportation at EPRI. This will represent the largest deployment of commercial PHEVs to date.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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We conducted our third annual EV Driver Survey and, through a partnership with EPRI, started conducting quarterly surveys and mini-surveys to dive deeper into specific topics. Working together, the EPA LDV emission and CAFE standards reduce demand for fossil fuels, save drivers money, and provide greater fuel security.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. Ford’s key partners in this effort include: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Ford’s other utility partners’ vehicles will also be equipped with the communications technology. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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