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NewsJune 7, 2011

Volvo Trucks to Introduce New Methane-Diesel Truck

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN – Volvo Trucks said it began accepting orders for its new Volvo FM MethaneDiesel truck on May 31 from customers in Europe. The truck runs on liquefied methane gas and diesel, and is suited for long and heavy transport applications.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Quantum Receives Fleet Contract from Dow Chemical

IRVINE, CA -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. said it has received a contract to deliver more than 100 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles powered by Dow Kokam lithium-ion battery technology to the Dow Chemical Co.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Utility Fleet Managers to Assess Hybrid Truck Performance

WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Fleet executives from Duke Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Florida Power & Light will discuss their experiences with hybrid trucks during a special session at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, scheduled for June 19-22 at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Tesla Plans Crossover EV, Readies for Model S Sales

PALO ALTO, CA – Electric automaker Tesla Motors said it is currently working on the concept, design and financing for its Model X electric crossover vehicle, which the company hopes to begin selling in late 2013.

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NewsJune 6, 2011

GGT Electric Wins Bid to Supply South Carolina with Electric Vehicles

MILFORD, MI - GGT Electric, an automotive engineering and manufacturing company based in Milford, Mich., said it has won one of South Carolina's first ever statewide contracts to bring low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) to the state's automotive fleet.

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NewsJune 3, 2011

Donlen Names Strategic Consulting and Sustainability Director

NORTHBROOK, IL - Blaine brings to Donlen 20 years of experience building and managing complex consulting projects, most recently for ComEd.

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NewsJune 3, 2011

Dow Chemical to Deploy 100 PHEV F-150 Pickups

MIDLAND, MI - Dow will deploy more than 100 Ford F-150 PHEV pickup trucks by the end of 2012, in the first phase of its fleet conversion.

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NewsJune 3, 2011

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Sales Drop in May

SANTA MONICA, CA – Toyota and Lexus sales declined 45.1 percent while Honda declined 29 percent.

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NewsJune 3, 2011

Yazaki, Evatran Partner on Wireless Charging Tech.

WYTHEVILLE, VA – The two companies are developing wireless charging for electric vehicles.

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NewsJune 1, 2011

Waste Management Opens Chicago-Area CNG Fueling Station

WHEELING, IL - Waste Management of Illinois raised its commitment to natural gas-powered garbage and recycling trucks on May 24, when the company launched a new filling station for compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Chicago area.

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