Last week, Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced grants to develop two demonstration vehicles and provide job training for new workers. Some new workers will come from the recently closed NUMMI auto plant and suppliers as EVI has an agreement with Kyoho Manufacturing California, an auto parts supplier which shutdown when NUMMI closed.  The grants total over $1.5 million with about two-thirds targeted for the development of two medium-duty pickups for Pacific Electric & Gas and the remainder for job training. EVI currently offers a medium-duty truck, a walk-in van and a light-duty utility vehicle. The company has a number of demonstration vehicles currently out in the field. Learn more: Recordnet.com