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Peapod adds two LH hydraulic hybrids delivery trucks to fleet

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Peapod, the leading online grocer in the US, took delivery of its first two hydraulic hybrid delivery trucks this month. Lightning Hybrids applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy. The Lightning Hybrids system was installed at the Advanced VTech facilities in Buffalo Grove, Ill.

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ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015

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These statistics include full-scale vehicles with a plug (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) and do not include smaller neighborhood electric vehicles, natural gas fueled vehicles, or traditional hybrids (without a plug). Interest in these cars is growing.

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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Introduced in 2006, Clean Air Taxi legislation mandated that at least 9% of new medallions for yellow taxis be set aside for hybrid or compressed natural gas vehicles, and incentivized the purchase of low-emission taxis by extending the allowed period of models classified as “clean air” by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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The state’s most popular program, the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) , offers rebates from $1,000 to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric (EV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV). Finance your Tesla for less.

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Want a Free Chevy Bolt? EV Life Can Help You Use EV Incentives to Save Big

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The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates of up to $7,500 toward the purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. The Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are both on the list of eligible vehicles for the CVRP program. Put your rebates and credits to work.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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UCLA orders all-electric shuttle bus powered by Motiv Power Systems

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Developed in partnership with Commercial Fleet Financing, the shuttle bus is projected to be delivered in early 2018. The cost of the shuttle was funded in part by the California Air Resource Board's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).