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Volvo Technology to Lead New York Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Development Program

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has selected Volvo Technology North America to lead the development and demonstration of an advanced Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (CVII) program. A contract awarding this program to Volvo Technology is being finalized by the state.

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Smith Electric Vehicles and Proton Power Sign MoU for Developing Commercial Electric Vehicle With Fuel Cell Range Extender; First Prototype at Hannover Fair 2010

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Under the MoU both parties will collaborate to build and market a battery-powered commercial vehicle, equipped with a Proton Power PM200 fuel cell system as a range extender. Smith has also rolled out its larger Newton vehicle in North America, through its associate company Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp.

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ChargePoint Flex level 2 EV charger now $397, last day to save $699 on Aventon Abound e-bike, more

Baua Electric

Down from $492, with a regular price tag of $594, this $95 discount – $197 from its MSRP – is the first price cut we’ve seen to kick off the new year. This is $699 off the usual $2,199 price tag. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Communications for wireless charging will use DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) ( earlier post ). The general principle of RFID positioning is to use signal strength by multiple RFID readers and tags to triangulate vehicle position. Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Kirsten Flynn of Palo Alto drives a 1991 Volvo station wagon and is determined to make her next car an electric one. A top concern is “range anxiety&# because electric vehicles can travel a limited number of miles before needing to be recharged. The Leaf has a range of 100 miles. Contact Dana Hull at 408-920-2706.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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GM is producing 2 vehicles a day with the goal of having a total of 76 vehicles available by the end of the summer; these vehicles will be used for validation testing ranging from fit and finish reviews, to durability testing to eventual crash testing. Buick will focus on North America and China. Build better products.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Chevrolet Silverado EV will have an EV range of up to 650km. Arriving 2022. Oh, and it will be able to tow up to nine tonnes!