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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE’s series hybrid system features no mechanical link between the diesel engine and the axle. Electric accessories: Accessory Power System options can power all conventional electric loads, such as cooling fans and pumps, plus all hybrid cooling systems. All power comes from the electric motor. Initial SF Muni Green Zone routes.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Begin Offering Electric Vehicles in US

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car will begin a phased introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) at select offices throughout its neighborhood network of more than 5,000 US locations. Knoxville and Nashville, Tenn.; Delivery of 500 Nissan LEAFs will begin in January 2011 and will continue throughout the year. San Diego; Los Angeles; Portland, Ore.;

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