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DOE awards $18M to 5 projects to accelerate development of plug-in electric vehicles & use of other alternative fuels

Green Car Congress

million to develop and demonstrate a battery-powered electric school bus that improves propulsion energy efficiency by 20-30% and that can connect to the electric grid (vehicle-to-grid). Odyne Systems, LLC will receive $2.9 Blue Bird Body Company will receive $4.9 Blossman Services will receive $2 million to develop a 4.3L

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Fuso eCanter electric truck uses John Deere PD400 Inverter

Green Car Congress

The traction motor, PD400 inverter, and the reference vehicle cooling system were assembled at JDES labs in Fargo, North Dakota. The 30-minute power test and the net power test were witnessed by a third party to validate applicable torque and power claims for the eCanter.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. Power said. Charging infrastructure in California drastically eclipses infrastructure in North Dakota.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

Clean Fleet Report

These machines make local transportation safe and sustainable with battery power and low speeds. The batteries mean they have zero emissions and are better for the environment than gas-powered cars or golf carts. The original GEM had lead acid batteries boasting only 48 volts.

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