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NewsAugust 17, 2015

Lithium-ion Batteries Could See Second Life as Electric Utility Tool

Researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have found that using a plug-in electric vehicle’s lithium-ion battery can help improve utility grid stability, according to a press release by the National Renewal Energy Laboratory.

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NewsAugust 12, 2015

Piedmont Natural Gas Near CNG Conversion Goal

North Carolina-based Piedmont Natural Gas is near its goal of converting 30 percent of its fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG), according to the company's 2015 Sustainability Report.

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NewsAugust 11, 2015

Alliance AutoGas Leads EPA Certifications

Alliance AutoGas has converted more than 7,400 vehicles to run on cleaner-burning, affordable, domestically-produced propane autogas with bi-fuel systems used by General Motors, Ford Motor Company and FCA to convert shuttles, vans, trucks, buses and taxis.

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NewsAugust 10, 2015

Truck News: Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Colorado and Peterbilt 567

Recent headlines include a sport mode for the 2016 Ford F-150, a Mitsubisihi class action lawsuit, and a new Peterbilt vocational model.

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NewsAugust 3, 2015

IPAF Successfully Trials New eLearning Module

The International Powered Access Federation has successfully trialed a new eLearning module for its AWPT training program, according to IPAF.

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NewsAugust 3, 2015

AT&T Completes DirecTV Acquisition

AT&T has completed its acquisition of DirecTV, making it the largest pay TV provider in the world with 26 million customers in the U.S. and more than 191 million in Latin America, according to AT&T.

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NewsJuly 31, 2015

August Auctions in Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, New York and Kentucky

More than 1,700 pieces of equipment and vehicles will be sold off at JJ Kane auctions in Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, New York, and Kentucky in the month of August. The auctions will be held Aug. 27.

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ProductsJuly 30, 2015

HW30 HeatWatch

The HW30 HeatWatch is a stopwatch plus heat index alarm that can serve is an important tool for utility workers during the summer.

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ProductsJuly 30, 2015

GFCI Extension Clip Cord

HD Electric’s GFCI Extension Clip Cord is a grounded extension cord with a built-in GFCI circuit that provides 120V without having to carry a power supply.

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NewsJuly 30, 2015

Minn. Company Designs EV Utility Truck

Minnesota-based Universal Tactical Systems has designed a battery-electric medium-duty truck with the capability to be equipped with a bucket and swing arm for use by electric utility workers.

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