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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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The announcement was made during the Clinton Global Initiative ’s (CGI) fifth annual meeting in New York City. Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. FPL Group, Inc. Jim Rogers, chairman, president and CEO of Duke Energy. Lew Hay, FPL Group chairman and CEO.

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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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Construction of US manufacturing capabilities to produce the second-generation GM global rear-wheel electric drive system. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Morgantown, WV State of South Carolina.

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