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Jun 15, 2013
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Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Systems Offered by National Fleet Hybrids

Through a new partnership, National Fleet Hybrids will provide sales, installation and distribution of Lightning Hybrids’ hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems. Lightning Hybrid’s systems are available for shuttle buses and other medium-duty vehicles. Currently Lightning Hybrids focuses sales on customers close to its home in Loveland, CO. This partnership will provide access to the hydraulic hybrid …
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Jun 11, 2013
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Odyne Systems wins DOE contract for deployment of plug-in medium- and heavy-duty trucks

advertising Odyne Systems has been selected to participate in a $ 45.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award to develop and deploy plug-in hybrid systems for trucks throughout North America. With this award, the DOE is further advancing hybrid technology and accelerating the commercialization process in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market, while also …
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Mar 30, 2013
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A123 Systems says it was the other A123 that changed its name to B456 Systems

The perfect April Fools prank would have been for A123 Systems to put out a fake press release saying the company had changed its name to B456 Systems. On Thursday, March 28, not April 1, an SEC filing from… Green Transportation News

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Feb 27, 2013
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Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Unique New Walk in Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show

advertising (Press Release) Waukesha based Odyne Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium and heavy duty work trucks, is showcasing its advanced hybrid propulsion system in booth 5566 at the National Truck Equipment Association show March 6-8 in Indianapolis, IN. A unique new application will be on display at the Ride & …
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Feb 2, 2013
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A123 Systems LLC is the new A123 Systems after Wanxiang America buyout

The Chinese buyout of A123 Systems has finished as Wanxiang America takes ownership and announces the future directions and goals for its new lithium-ion battery design and manufacturing subsidiary. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Jan 13, 2013
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Strategic Materials Advisory Council opposes A123 Systems sale to Wanxiang America

A coalition of former U.S. Government leaders and industry experts is opposing the bankruptcy sale of A123 Systems to Chinese autoparts maker Wanxiang Group on national security grounds. Pinboard (MacAaron)