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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Focus Electric Battery Designed to Withstand Winter Chill

DEARBORN, MI - Because of an advanced active liquid-heating system, the battery in the Ford Focus Electric provides additional power, longer range and is preconditioned after charging -- all in cold temperatures, according to Ford Motor Co.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Buick Regal Turbo Features Flex-Fuel Capability

PONTIAC, MI - The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo is the first direct-injected turbocharged production car capable of running on any blend of gasoline or E85 ethanol, joining more than 5 million flex-fuel models General Motors has produced over the past 15 years.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Buick Regal Turbo Features Flex-Fuel Capability

PONTIAC, MI - The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo is the first direct-injected turbocharged production car capable of running on any blend of gasoline or E85 ethanol, joining more than 5 million flex-fuel models General Motors has produced over the past 15 years.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

More CNG Stations Coming to Nebraska

LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Airport Authority has approved a contract calling for Nifco Mechanical Systems to install a $320,000 compressed natural gas station that will be open to the public, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Knapheide Chooses CNG Fuel Systems Provider

SEAL BEACH, CA - Knapheide Manufacturing Co. said it has selected BAF Technologies Inc. to provide aftermarket CNG fuel systems for light-duty Ford trucks configured with Knapheide service bodies. Knapheide Manufacturing Co. makes an extensive line of steel service truck bodies.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

Volkswagen Bulli Concept EV Debuts in Geneva

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Inspired by the iconic Volkswagen Microbus, the Volkswagen Bulli concept electric vehicle is creating some buzz at the Geneva Motor Show.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2011

UPS Green Fleet Travels 200 Million Miles

ATLANTA - UPS announced its fleet of alternative fuel and technology delivery vehicles has driven 200 million miles since 2000. The alternative fuel fleet (AFV) now numbers more than 1,900, and another 62 vehicles have just been ordered.

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Articlesby Sean LydenFebruary 25, 2011

What Staples Expects from All-Electric Medium-Duty Work Trucks

Mike Payette, manager of fleet equipment for the office supply company, discusses his experience with all-electric trucks and factors fleet managers should consider when including such vehicles in fleet.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2011

UC Davis Adds Alt-Fuel Vehicles Via Research Program Partnership

DAVIS, CA - UC Davis's Fleet Services division is adding hybrid, PHEV, electric, and CNG vehicles to its fleet this year.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2011

Napa EV Conference Attendance Exceeds Expectations

NAPA, CA - The Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase at the Napa Valley Expo earlier this month drew more than 200 attendees and featured a ride-and-drive event.

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