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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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Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. This commitment will provide the transportation industry the evidence that a robust market for PEVs exists. —Lew Over a 10-year horizon, it is expected that options will be available for most utility service categories.

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Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

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There is no technical solution to respond to the proposed 2025 CAFE regulation that is as cost-effective, compatible with our existing vehicles and fuels, ready for production and adaptable to future renewable fuels as our Opposed-Piston Engines. The goal of the 30-month Achates ARPA-E project is to deliver a three-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans. As optimism creeps back into the car industry, the show’s organisers are positive that this year’s show will be a great one. “As

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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2 of 4) "Nissan is taking a leadership role by developing what could be this industrys next big thing," the governor said. Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year. The car Bredesen and others drove at Nissans U.S.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts. govt/industry defined standards my be required.??