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Smith Electric Vehicles Signs Deal for Distribution of Electric Trucks in China

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The deal was completed at the national Low-Carbon Vehicle Event, held near Milton Keynes late last week. News of the deal emerged during a visit to Smith’s Vigo Lane factory by business minister Ian Lucas.The Government has its part to play, he said. “We Tags: Brief.

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Hong Kong Trialing Two BYD Dual-Mode Plug-in Hybrids

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In July, the government of the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) in China began trials of two dual-mode plug-in hybrid vehicles produced by BYD. This is the first time the SAR Government has conducted trials on hybrid vehicles that can be charged from an external source of electricity. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also involves working with the state and local governments on the most efficient ways to bring EVs to New York. The Power Authority is a leader in helping to introduce electric and hybrid-electric vehicles in the New York Metropolitan Area and other parts of the state. Tags: Brief.

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Tropical Storm Ketsana Kills More Than 240, Displaces More Than 609,000 in Philippines

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Ketsana caused the country’s worst flooding in 42 years, according to the Philippine government and observers on the ground. Due to climate change, we should expect more extreme weather events like extreme rainfall.". Early official blame was placed in part on citizen inaction and refuse-choked drainage systems. Jack Rosebro.

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DOE AVTA Completes 1M Miles of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing

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The 1 million test miles and more than 26,000 charging events have been accumulated in on-road operations across the United States and Canada. PHEV operations often occur with minimal pre-trip charge events – “they run even if not plugged in”. million charging events. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MotoCzysz Electric Superbike Tackling 2010 Isle of Man TT Zero Race

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In 2009, the event held a clean emissions race, TT Zero , conceived with the support and involvement of numerous departments of the Isle of Man Government as part of the Island’s Freedom to Flourish program. Tags: Brief. The TT Zero consists of one lap around the 37.73 mile (60.7 km) course. mile (60.7 km) course.

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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These hybrid power buses are part of China’s initiative to produce 500,000 electric and hybrid power vehicles. The municipal government of Dalian and the city of Changchun has ordered many of the hybrid buses. Fifty buses will be running in the city during the Summer Davos event, all of which will incorporate Enova’s drive system.

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