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Yuma hopes to go green with Chrysler

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The state of Colorado has been a hive of green activity in recent months and now the city of Yuma may follow the green lead set by cities such as Tucson and Denver by participating in a new electric vehicle programme. The plans would see Chrysler bring 30 vehicles to the city which will consist of crew cab pick-ups and minivans.

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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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billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Midland, MI.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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billion award for advanced battery and electric drive projects from the US Department of Energy (DOE) ( earlier post ) will result in the largest deployment of an electric vehicle and supporting charging infrastructure yet undertaken. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Infrastructure.

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