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ATT Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans. The Ford Transit Connect Electric is powered by Azure Dynamics’ Force Drive electric drivetrain with a lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft.

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Azure Dynamics announces 45 Transit Connect Electric sales

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.

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Two Transit Connect Electric Vans entering service at DTE

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Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. —Steven Kurmas. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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Azure Dynamics receives orders for 27 Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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Momentum Dynamics —nearly $587,000—to develop a technology that will recharge EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles wirelessly. Bryn Mawr College —$88,682—to increase its existing CNG storage capacity, and purchase one CNG transport bus and two Ford Transit Connect CNG vans. Self Heating & Cooling Inc.

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DOT to award up to $60M for advanced transportation and congestion management projects; V2X, ITS and mobility services

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Infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and condition assessment. The DOT is interested in using advanced technologies to improve the public’s connections to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services. Infrastructure Maintenance, Monitoring, and Condition Assessment. Electronic pricing and payment systems.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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The Altec component, an AT37-G aerial boom, is a telescopic articulating device used for electric utility line maintenance and installation. Full battery recharge requires 6-8 hours. The aerial has a maximum height of 37.8 feet and reach of 28.3 The trucks will be assembled at the company’s 80,000 square foot plant in Kansas City.