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Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

For fleet managers, fuel is one of the biggest line items in the budget — and it's one hybrids can shrink without changing how your people work. Download the eBook to see the numbers, understand the technology, and get a step-by-step guide to making the switch.

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

Odyne to Use Johnson Controls Batteries in Hybrid Systems for Trucks

WAUKESHA, WI - The agreement also designates Johnson Controls-Saft as a “Preferred Supplier” of lithium-ion battery systems for its plug-in hybrid system.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Volvo Trucks Adds Factory-Installed NG Option for VNM Daycab

GREENSBORO, NC – Volvo Trucks North America said it recently delivered its first 10 natural gas-powered VNM daycabs to Talon Logistics Inc., the transportation division of Giant Eagle Inc.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

B20 Biodiesel Approved for Hino Trucks

NOVI, MI -- Hino Trucks said its complete product line of class 4 and 5 cab-over trucks, as well as class 6 and 7 conventional trucks, are now approved to use up to B20 biodiesel.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Volkswagen Releases 2012-MY Fleet Incentives

TORRANCE, CA – Volkswagen has released its 2012-MY fleet incentives, including those for clean-diesel-fueled vehicles.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Nissan LEAF Earns 5-Star NCAP Rating

FRANKLIN, TN Nissan said the LEAF is the first all-electric vehicle to earn this distinction.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Calif. Air Board Approves $40M for Green Vehicles

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Air Resources Board on July 21 approved up to $40 million for the third year of funding to promote the purchase of next-generation clean cars, trucks and off-road equipment. 
 


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NewsJuly 21, 2011

Detroit to Host EV Safety Summit

WARRENDALE, PA - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Sept. 27-28 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit.

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NewsJuly 21, 2011

Volvo Developing Range Extender Technology for EVs

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo is developing electric vehicle range-extender technology and is testing it on a C30 Electric and a V60.

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NewsJuly 20, 2011

BASF Ramps Up EV Battery R&D

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – Chemical giant BASF announced plans to invest a three-digit million euro sum in researching, developing and producing electric vehicle battery materials over the next five years. The investment will include construction of a production plant for advanced cathode materials in Elyria, Ohio.

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NewsJuly 20, 2011

EV Study Underscores Pivotal Role of ‘Smart Charging’

WASHINGTON -- Simply “plugging in” 1 million electric cars could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless "smart charging" is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM Interconnection and Better Place.

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