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UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) presented the preproduction plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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Key to this reduction has been the development and implementation of a plan that has improved the State fleet’s overall use of alternative fuels, the reduction of unneeded fleet vehicles, and reducing unnecessary vehicle miles traveled. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%). 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%).

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Morgan Olson LLC launched the next generation vehicle with new exterior and interior body styling for the all-electric walk-in van (WIV). The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects.

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Arm Welders is diversifying to grow | Autocar Professional

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facility that integrates the production of welding guns, a corporate office, a design centre, and R&D. First, it granted Arm Welders an entry into a burgeoning market. Recognising the growing need for efficient production and reduced reliance on skilled labour, Arm Welders began developing automation systems in 2011-12.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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One study surveyed by the CAR group found auto companies make up one-quarter of the top 20 corporate spenders on R&D globally. Source: Wards 2011; IRI 2013a; and Center for Automotive Research 2013. Sample of 2012 R&D Spending by Leading US Companies (in millions USD). Source: IRI 2013, CAR. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Obama Announces New National Fuel Policy; Two Harmonized Standards, with Fleet Average of 35.5 mpg, 250 gCO2/mile by 2016

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EPA is proposing GHG emissions standards under the Clean Air Act (CAA), and NHTSA is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under EPCA, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Flex-fuel and alternative fuel vehicle credits.

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