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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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The combination of these technologies will allow drivers to enjoy a brand new experience of using only biometric information to unlock and drive their vehicle. Additionally, GV60 presents Genesis Digital Key 2 with Ultra Wideband (UWB) compatibility. GV60 will be offered in two packages in the United States.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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Additional Clean Transportation NY investments will fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support and encourage the growth of all-electric ground support equipment at airports and light-duty, on-road all-electric vehicles throughout the state. More than 150 people attended the public events.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. On 13 September, the U.S.

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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States

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When the car is turned off, the Crystal Sphere provides ambient lighting, which adds to the aesthetic of the driving experience. When turned on and the car is ready to be driven, the sphere will rotate and create a futuristic feel, also presenting the shift-by-wire dial. GV60 Packages. Electrify America Agreement.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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In addition to California, the ZEV states are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. New York: $7.9 New Jersey: $4.6 —Bonnie Holmes-Gen, senior director of Air Quality and Climate Change with the American Lung Association in California.

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Former CEO of American Electric Power Dies at 94

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He was an IEEE member for 60 years and presented several papers at the organization's conferences. He served for two years and was stationed at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. He briefly worked at Maytag and left the commercial appliance manufacturer to join Iowa Power and Light. He left the Army with the rank of sergeant.

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Ford begins roll-out of Focus Electric; electrifying the platform efficiently

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Ford has begun the consumer roll-out of the Focus Electric, the battery-electric version of its new Focus; production of the vehicles began in December 2011 at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. Ford will ramp up Focus Electric retail production in the first half of 2012 for dealership availability in California, New York and New Jersey.

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