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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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The Transit Connect BEV will use the same proven cell technology that is currently deployed in the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid fleet that is on the road today. The opportunity to work with Ford on the Transit Connect BEV is a breakthrough advancement for us at Azure and for the light commercial vehicle market.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding sources include small surcharges on vehicle and vessel registrations, and license plate and smog abatement fees. 4 million to emerging opportunities.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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By combining several processes and companies under one roof, the Vertically-Integrated Facility for Electric Truck Manufacturing would combine the building of components like advanced converters or battery modules with their assembly into electric drive systems. Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling. 2,962,743 to Leyden Energy, Inc.,

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. The vehicles need to attain high fuel economy in the real world. Aerodynamics.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. The vehicles need to attain high fuel economy in the real world. Aerodynamics.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Shai Agassi predicts that Israel will have over 100,000 electric vehicles in use by 2010. This will be five percent of the nation’s vehicle population. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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