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Equipmake-powered electric bus heads for Argentina

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Developed as part of the Advanced Propulsion Center-funded CELEB (Cost Effective Low Entry Bus) project—in which Equipmake has led multiple international partners over the last three years—the objective of the program has been to deliver a cost-effective bus designed for the South American market.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

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As part of the Daimler Electric Mobility Group, an internal research and development organization established in 2018, MFTBC also contributes to and benefits from shared resources for vehicle electrification within the larger Daimler Truck network. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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Most electric vehicle manufacturers provide coverage for an EV battery up to eight years or 100,000 miles. MAP Electric Vehicle Protection provides coverage for up to 11 years, and 150,000 miles, providing customers an extra three years of protection.

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Škoda Electric introduces its first battery-electric bus; second fast-charging model slated for next year

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After trolleybuses, hydrogen-powered buses and hybrid vehicles, we are coming out with our own concept of a battery-powered electric bus. The interest to at least partially replace conventional buses with internal combustion engines with zero-emission (e.g. Škoda battery-electric bus. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Earlier post.) Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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U Mich, Ford lifecycle study of carbon footprint of last-mile and final-50-feet delivery with automated vehicles and robots

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We evaluate life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for automated suburban ground delivery systems consisting of a vehicle (last-mile) and a robot (final-50-feet). CAV power requirements and efficiency benefits largely offset each other, and automation has a moderate impact on life cycle GHG emissions. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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The concept vehicle uses a day’s worth of sunlight to deliver the same performance as the conventional C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which draws its power from the electric grid. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp.

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