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»	Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison Join Forces to Advance a New Transportation and Energy Vision

The automaker that introduced the worlds first hybrid sport-utility vehicle and the electric utility with the nations largest and most advanced electric vehicle fleet are combining resources to explore ways to make plug-in hybrid vehicles more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and improve the cost-effectiveness of the nations electricity grid. Describing teamwork between their industries as essential to making progress on energy security and climate change, the heads of the Ford Motor Company and Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, today announced the nations first collaboration to examine the future of PHEVs as part of a complete vehicle, home and grid energy system. Read More

»	Firefly Energy, Inc., Wins 2007 R&D 100 Award for its GroundBreaking Graphite Foam Battery

Firefly Energy Inc. a developer of a carbongraphite foam lead acid battery for commercial and military applications, announced that it is the recipient of an R&D Magazine R&D 100 award for 2007. The company believes its patented technology has the potential to revolutionize todays multibillion dollar worldwide lead acid battery market. While Firefly Energy is currently developing the first version of the battery technology for the highway truck and military markets, the battery technology could also serve emerging applications such as hybrid electric vehicles which historically havent been served effectively by traditional lead acid batteries due to heavy weight and poor cycle life. The R&D 100 awards are presented by R&D Magazine, and are recognized as the "Oscars of Invention" by the Chicago Tribune. Read More

»	Odyne Corp. Signs Agreement to Provide Its Battery System Technology for up to 2,000 Cars in Mexico City Fleet

Odyne Corporation, a developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain technology for trucks and buses, has signed a strategic supplier agreement to provide battery management system technology for the conversion of Mexico Citys 2,000 municipal car fleet. This agreement with Electro Autos Eficaces de Mexico, S.A. a government supported consortium overseeing the conversion, represents a new market expansion opportunity for Odyne that complements Odynes primary focus on providing plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicle powertrains for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks and buses. Read More

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EDTA is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. We support the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions. As a unified voice for the electric drive industry, our membership includes a diverse representation of:

*vehicle and equipment manufacturers
*energy providers
*component suppliers
*end users

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