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EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

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EDI was co-founded by Professor Andy Frank from UC Davis—a key figure in the development of the PHEV concept and technology—in 2006. The effort combines EDI’s intelligent multi-mode PHEV powertrain (EDI-Drive) with Greenkraft’s CNG-powered 14,500-pound, Class-4 medium-duty truck, which is equipped with a 6.0L

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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Study the low noise impact of electric vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The vehicle can be operated in three drive modes: all-electric, gasoline-electric hybrid and engine drive modes. First launched in 2006, this 4-wheel electric cart will also be used as a testing vehicle. Electric Cart (Monpal ML200). – 2.0L

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NYU-BMW i report explores future urban mobility; sustainability and resilience

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These changes may include an increased emphasis on creating “walkable” city neighborhoods and an overall decrease in car ownership, though not necessarily car usage, as car sharing and other alternatives to ownership increase in popularity. No European or North American cities make that list.

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Minnesota Plug-in Law

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Here is the story from the Brownfield Network Plug-in hybrid flexible-fueled cars on the way Thursday, June 8, 2006, 2:01 PM by Bob Meyer Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed a law promoting plug-in hybrid flexible-fueled vehicles. The car runs primarily on electricity and renewable fuels like ethanol power the engine.

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Study links California regulations, significant declines in cancer risk from exposure to air toxics

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In 2006, California began requiring ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. The reduction of benzene and 1,3-butadiene was largely the result of California gasoline reformulation in 1996, ARB said.) Neighborhoods in freight corridors, including those near ports, will especially benefit. Estimating DPM.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

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Also, the 40-foot buses eliminated the emissions of approximately 2,000 pounds (907 kg) of nitrous oxide and 150 pounds of particulate matter annually that would otherwise have spewed into local residential neighborhoods in the borough of Queens in New York City, where the aerodrome is located.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Westbrook, 2001 "Gasoline to Electric Conversion Manual: A Workshop Guide for High Schools", published by the Electric Vehicle Society of Canada, July 2005 "History of the Electric Automobile: Hybrid electric vehicles", by Ernest H. htm Advocates of the Th!

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