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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

Green Car Congress

(TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

Green Car Congress

New work by a team at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada has found that more than one-third of Canadian buyers want a plug-in vehicle (PEV), with the majority of those (89—93%) wanting a plug-in hybrid rather than a pure electric vehicle. Impact of constraints on PEV sales in British Columbia, 2020. Source: “Electrifying Vehicles”.

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GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

Green Car Congress

This follows the government’s call for the creation of a sustainable transportation system. GM supports China’s move toward sustainability, and we are providing our latest fuel cell technology in line with our overall strategy of in China, with China, for China.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality. The Two Paths.

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. And third, was national security.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

For others EV seekers, Cary often finds herself recommending a used Chevrolet Volt, a model she owns herself because “It’s the best $10,000 to $15,000 deal out there,” she said. “We According to Gerry Glaser, NBEAA’s most recent past president, the chapter has been considering an in-person/online hybrid meeting format.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

Green Car Congress

Hybrid fuel cell systems can significantly extend range, and many participants believe that future fuel cell buses will be hybridized. Fuel cell hybrid buses are deployed in North America, at AC Transit and SunLine in California, and CTTRANSIT in Connecticut. Fuel Cell Durability. This was higher than expected. Energy Storage.