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| GM Bringing New NV200-Based Cargo Van Option to Fleets |
| on 15 May 2013 |
| General Motors Co. and Nissan have formed an agreement whereby Nissan will produce a small cargo vehicle - the Chevrolet City Express - for the U.S. and Canadian markets. GM anticipates that the new vehicle will be available from Chevrolet dealers next fall. "Our fleet customers have asked us for an entry in the commercial small van segment, so this [read more] |
| UQM Introduces System for Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Fleet Vehicles |
on 15 May 2013   |
| UQM Technologies Inc. says it is adding the PowerPhase HD 950T - a new offering aimed squarely at the heavy-duty truck and bus markets - to its portfolio of electric propulsion systems. The PowerPhase HD 950T provides 950 Nm of torque, 144 kW of peak power and 100 kW of continuous power. The high torque level delivers "better launch performance, [read more] |
| Ballard Fuel Cell Tech Well-Represented among Transit Fleets |
| on 15 May 2013 |
| Ballard Power Systems says 50 fuel cell buses will be operating in regular revenue service among European public transit fleets by the end of 2014. Of those 50 units, 40 of them will feature Ballard technology, the company says. Next year, Ballard Systems will be powering 27 fuel cell buses manufactured by partner Van Hool NV, Europe's fourth largest bus [read more] |
| Knapheide Integrating XL Hybrids Class 1-3 Hybrid-Electric Powertrain |
| on 14 May 2013 |
| XL Hybrids Inc., a company that has developed a hybrid-electric powertrain specifically for Class 1-3 fleet vehicles, says vehicle equipment provider Knapheide Manufacturing Co. will be distributing and installing XL Hybrids' products. Knapheide will accommodate the integration of XL Hybrids' powertrain through its existing ship-through process for commercial fleets. The companies' partnership will launch nationwide with the new model-year 2014 [read more] |
| AeroVironment Is Ford's Authorized Electric Vehicle Charging Partner |
| on 09 May 2013 |
| Ford Motor Co. has selected AeroVironment Inc. as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). With AeroVironment's 240 V charger, Ford's plug-in hybrid C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi will recharge in 2.5 hours, and the Focus Electric will recharge fully in less than four [read more] |
| Bosch Launches EV Charger for Less Than 450 Bucks |
| on 08 May 2013 |
| Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has debuted its Power Max 240 V electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Bosch says the Level 2 charger is the first in the industry to be priced under $450. The company says the product is designed to charge all varieties of electric vehicles, and is available in 16 A or 30 A configurations with a cord [read more] |
| Project Will Take a Deep Dive into Plug-In Electric Vehicles |
| on 08 May 2013 |
| Electricore has selected consultancy Ricardo Inc. to assist the company in conducting a survey of the commercial plug-in electric vehicle (EV) marketplace - a project that recently received grant funds from the California Energy Commission. The project will provide important industry knowledge about the market value and best use of battery systems - knowledge that will be essential to the [read more] |
| Worldwide Alternative Fuel Adds Propane Autogas System to Suite of Offerings |
| on 06 May 2013 |
| Worldwide Alternative Fuel says it is now serving as a distributor of Fuel Saver Plus, a propane autogas system that enhances the performance of gasoline engines. The company says the patented design incorporates new technologies and safety features that deliver fuel-economy improvements without disturbing a vehicle's on-board diagnostics system. The platform uses engine vacuum to control the flow of propane [read more] |
| Partnership Aimed at Aftermarket CNG Conversions for MD and HD Vehicles |
| on 02 May 2013 |
| Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. is partnering with ZHRO Solutions LLC to develop compressed natural gas (CNG) storage and fuel delivery systems for the medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicle aftermarket conversion market. Quantum will engineer and develop fuel delivery modules and integrate its high-capacity Q-Lite natural gas vehicle storage systems with ZHRO's natural gas injection/engine conversion system. Once the [read more] |
| Work on Heavy-Duty Diesel-Electric Hybrids Begins Soon |
| on 30 Apr 2013 |
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) is supporting Odyne Systems LLC and CALSTART with $462,600 in funds for the development of advanced diesel plug-in hybrid electric truck systems and the deployment of four vehicles that use the technology. CALSTART will administer the award, which is being funded through the CEC's Advanced Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technologies Pre-Commercial Demonstrations solicitation. CALSTART and Odyne [read more] |
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