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May 22, 2013
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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg

advertising Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. Volvo Buses has already sold more than 1,000 of its conventional hybrid units; the plug-in version will facilitate the reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by 75 to 80%, compared with current diesel buses, the company said. The …
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May 21, 2013
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Bosch Power Max to be first sub-$450 EV charging station

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions introduces Power Max, the automotive industry’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station with a price point of less than $ 450. The Power Max will retail for roughly half the cost of current EV charging stations, offering 240V charging, and reducing charging time by half while helping customers reduce their need …
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May 18, 2013
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Bosch introduces sub-$450 EV charging station

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced the first EV charging station that retails for under $ 450. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 10, 2013
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Green Car Congress: Ford selects AeroVironment as preferred charging station supplier

Ford Motor Company 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. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Apr 27, 2013
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BMW offering solar powered charging option for BMW i3 and i8

BMW is teaming up with SOLARWATT to offer a solar carport option for BMW i3 and i8 purchasers, to provide solar powered electric car charging, and power for the home. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Apr 25, 2013
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Volvo upgrades C30 electric performance, adds 1.5 hrs fast charging

The Volvo C30 electric car is going into testing and evaluation by customers this summer, and features faster acceleration and faster charging. Pinboard (MacAaron)