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Trane bringing electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to US

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Ideal for last mile delivery of foods, medicines, vaccines and other perishables, this solution was first launched in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). F, an can be used for both engine-powered or all-electric fleets.

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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Li-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. The system is also suited for those interested in designing in lithium-ion technology from the onset, the company said. The system is also suited for those interested in designing in lithium-ion technology from the onset, the company said. —EnerDel CEO Dave Roberts.

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BMW to supply Motiv with i3 Li-ion batteries for integration into EPIC for commercial EVs

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California-based Motiv Power Systems, a provider of medium-duty all-electric fleet chassis for trucks and buses ( earlier post ), announced a supply agreement with BMW to integrate the latest (third) evolution of BMW’s passenger car lithium-ion battery packs into Motiv’s EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis).

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A123 Systems to supply Li-ion battery packs to VIA Motors for extended-range electric trucks

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Li-ion developer and manufacturer A123 Systems will supply complete lithium-ion battery packs to VIA Motors, an electric vehicle company building next-generation electrified trucks, vans and SUVs. A123’s lithium-ion battery systems are also designed to provide exportable power capabilities that can be used externally.

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XL Hybrids converted commercial vehicles log 1M miles in six months

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a developer of hybrid electric powertrain conversion technology for commercial and municipal fleets, announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system ( earlier post ) in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months of commercial production.

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Quantum receives fleet contract from Dow Chemical for 100+ plug-in hybrid F-150s; 20 kWh Dow Kokam Li-ion packs

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has received a contract to deliver 100+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles ( earlier post ) powered by Dow Kokam lithium ion battery technology to The Dow Chemical Company. The F-150 PHEV has a 35-mile electric-only range, shifting to hybrid electric mode thereafter for a total range of more than 400 miles.

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Zipcar places Honda Fit EVs into Portland fleet

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has introduced the battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) into the Zipcar Portland fleet, with the first vehicles located at Portland State University (PSU). The Honda Fit EV features a 20 kWh Li-ion battery and a compact 92 kW AC synchronous electric motor that generates 256 N·m (189 lb-ft) of torque.

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