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    A123 System to Power Navistar EVs
    A123 Systems announced an agreement with Navistar, Inc. to develop lithium ion battery systems for electric vehicles for the Navistar Modec Electric Vehicle Alliance, a joint venture between Navistar and Modec. According to the agreement, A123 will develop battery systems for Navistar’s EV and it is expected that these A123 battery systems will be manufactured in...
    by admin at March 10th, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    Pre-Wired Homes for Electric Cars
    Homebuilder KB Home started to offer an option to pre-wire its “Built to Order” new home construction package – providing built-in technology so owners can recharge either plug-in hybrid or electric cars. The move comes from KB Home’s market surveys that showed buyers want greener homes that are not only “earth-friendly” but save them money as well. This...
    by admin at March 10th, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    AT&T Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans
    AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, becoming the vehicle’s lead customer with an order for two units. The Ford Transit Connect Electric is powered by Azure Dynamics’ Force Drive electric drivetrain with a lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft. The vehicle, which goes on sale later this year, has a...
    by admin at March 9th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
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    BMW Says ActiveE Fleet Will Be Large as MINI E Fleet
    BMW has issued a statement in response to inaccurate reports that have stated that the fleet of electric ActiveE models used in the lease program in the U.S. would be limited to 200 vehicles. BMW says that although the exact size of the fleet has yet to be confirmed, it will be at least as large as the 450-unit Mini E fleet currently in operation in the US. The ActiveE...
    by admin at March 9th, 2010 at 07:03 am
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    EDAG Unveils Latest Version of Light Car Electric Concept in Geneva
    EDAG showcased its latest technical advances in the development of its concept car, the Light Car – Open Source, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Last year saw the world premiere of the “Light Car” which, with its innovative exterior design and novel lighting concept, is an independent design concept for the electric-powered car of the future. Presented...
    by admin at March 9th, 2010 at 06:03 am
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