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NewsApril 26, 2013

GM Says 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Get EPA-Estimated 119 MPGe

General Motors said its upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will have a range of 82 miles when fully charged and will get an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe).

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NewsApril 26, 2013

Nissan LEAF Taxi Pilot Program Launches in New York City

New York City has launched an electric vehicle taxi pilot program that will use the Nissan LEAF. Six LEAF vehicles will go into service this spring as part of the program.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

Report Forecasts Nearly 22 Million Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold from 2012 to 2020

A total of 21.9 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be sold worldwide during the period from 2012 to 2020, according to a recent report from Navigant Research.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

Scania & Siemens to Develop Electrically Powered Vehicles for Swedish Market

Sweden may become the world's fully electrified truck market thanks to a partnership between Scania and Siemens.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

Spark EV Electric Motor Manufacturing Begins in Baltimore

The Spark EV electric motor will produce 130 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque to deliver acceleration of less than 8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. It will be sold in California and Oregon this summer.

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NewsApril 11, 2013

BMW Launches New Online Tool That Shows Data From ActiveE Field Trial

BMW has launched a new online tool called the Electronaut Effect that gives site visitors data about the range, cost savings, and positive environmental impact of driving BMW ActiveE vehicles.

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NewsApril 3, 2013

56% Emissions Reduction Eyed by Hong Kong with Electrified Public Transportation

BYD Company Ltd. recently announced a plan for electrifying Hong Kong City’s public transportation system by replacing diesel buses and LPG taxis.

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NewsMarch 27, 2013

FedEx Express Launches EV Fleet in Hong Kong

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the introduction of 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Japanese Delivery Company Begins Trials of Small EV Truck

Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), and Hino Motors, Ltd., will begin trials using a small electric truck in Yamato delivery operations outside of Tokyo.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Automakers Urge NHTSA to Revise Proposed Sound Standard for Hybrids, EVs

In comments filed with the agency, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Global Automakers argue that the proposed requirements, as written, would result in an overly loud sound to alert pedestrians.

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