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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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Electrify America installing 150/350 kW fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations

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Electrify America will install electric vehicle fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations across 34 states by June 2019. This initiative will more than double the number of electric vehicle charging stations at Walmart stores across the US. All the chargers will be installed or under construction by the end of 2019.

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Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses

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Kiessling Transit, a Massachusetts-based transportation company, is ordering 32 more hydraulic hybrid buses equipped with Lighting Hybrids’ Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. In addition, Lightning Hybrids has identified ways to reduce vehicle idle time by up to 30%. Earlier post.)

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV charging. Businesses like convenience stores and truck stops are poised to take advantage of the current increase of EVs by installing public EV charging infrastructure.

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Lightning Hybrids and National Fleet Hybrids partner on hydraulic hybrid retrofits

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Lightning Hybrids ( earlier post ) and National Fleet Hybrids have entered a partnership to sell, install and distribute Lightning’s medium-duty hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems. The Lightning Hybrids applies a hydraulic drive system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy. Click to enlarge.

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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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Feature: Storing Your EV for an Extended Period

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million Americans have purchased a hybrid electric or plug-in electric car in the past two+ decades. Because EVs contain different components than conventional gas-powered cars, they require little maintenance, even when storing them for long periods of time. Before You Store–A Few EVs to Choose. More than 6.8

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