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UPS enters into RNG supply agreements with Kinetrex and TruStar; up to 80M gallon equivalents

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Together, these two contracts will supply UPS with up to 80 million gallon equivalents (GEs) of RNG over the terms of the agreements. The use of RNG is a very important part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025. Louis and Toledo.

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REE closes $15M share offering, links with Airbus, and showcases demo EV at Work Truck Week

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By only ever intending to supply the critical, technology-driven aspects of its flexible vehicle-platform, REE has always held the promise of strong unit economics with only modest capital needs. Lastly, REE is showcasing its full-by-wire electric truck (seen above) at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Lightning Hybrids secures order for 35 hydraulic hybrid systems from Kiessling Transit

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Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), announced an agreement with Kiessling Transit to supply 35 hydraulic hybrid systems. The sale marks Lightning Hybrids’ largest order to date. —Tim Reeser, president and co-founder, Lightning Hybrids.

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EnerDel Signs Letter of Intent to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries to Fisker Automotive; Inaugurates New Manufacturing Line

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EnerDel and Fisker, the independent American carmaker developing a line of plug-in vehicles for the global market, have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term battery supply agreement. Further expansion is under consideration through purchase or construction of a third factory.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. First, there are more products available for purchase with new entrants ready to boost the market profile. presence in Indianapolis.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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In 1991, Lucky-Goldstar, now known as LG, purchased 5 percent of the company. In 1995, LG purchased a majority share. Active contenders for the purchase reportedly include the four major Korean companies— Samsung Electronics Co., It required bigger power supplies, and it was more difficult to manufacture.” Daewoo Corp.,

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Indianapolis Power & Light Company. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). Georgia Power.

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