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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

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Lightning currently has production capacity available this calendar year for some models and is already partially booked for 2021 production. Lightning Systems’ electric commercial vehicles are built on familiar industry-leading chassis such as the Ford Transit 350HD, Ford E-450, Ford F-550 and Chevrolet 6500XD.

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Fluid Truck orders 40 additional electric trucks from Lightning eMotors; supporting IKEA last-mile delivery in NYC

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Users can book vehicles through the Fluid Truck website or their mobile application. These last-mile delivery vehicles feature Lightning Analytics, a cloud-based telematics system that provides predictive maintenance, route scoring, range analysis, driver behavior, and geofencing for maximum range and efficiency.

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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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The order with Wärtsilä was booked in July 2023. With an overall length of 130 meters, the ferry will be the largest ever vessel of its type. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran. The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors.

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GS Yuasa books $30M in extraordinary losses for faulty batteries in Mitsubishi PEVs

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Replacement and maintenance demand for the aircraft batteries is expected to get into full swing in fiscal 2016 and beyond. Although GS Yuasa is also the supplier of the troubled Li-ion battery for the Boeing 787, there is no impact at this point on earnings, the company said.

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Eni launches its car sharing service “Enjoy” in Rome

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The car sharing service offered in Rome is the same as the one already implemented in Milan: a driver can view the nearest car and book it with the App (Android, iOS, and from June 9 also for Windows Phone) or via the website enjoy.eni.com. Drivers can also choose a car from the street, book it and use it immediately.

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Shanghai OnStar introduces new telematics services, opens 3rd call center to support demand

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Security Zone and Vehicle Maintenance Tips Mobile App Services. Shanghai OnStar is introducing two new mobile app services—Security Zone and Vehicle Maintenance Tips—to further improve security and communication among OnStar platforms. Vehicle Maintenance Tips constantly monitors vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch showcase automated valet parking with EQS at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel

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The demonstration also highlights possibilities for additional services such as automated EV charging, car wash and vehicle servicing or maintenance where vehicles move in and out of service areas guided by the intelligent infrastructure.