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Italy to start electric road trials; Scania and Siemens; zero-impact eHighway

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The A35 Brebemi autostrada in northern Italy will become the latest location for road electrification technology, and Scania trucks fitted with Siemens pantographs and power connections are in line to carry out the initial trials. The plan for Italy follows similar projects in Sweden and Germany.

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AECOM to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy

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The focus on this line is strategically important because it connects a number of inland areas through four central regions. Under the MOU, AECOM is leading engineering and program management, with Iberdrola acting as industrial partner.

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FCA to build battery assembly plant in Turin

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FCA will build a new battery assembly complex in Turin as part of its overall e-mobility strategy. A journey passing through the recent partnerships on recharging infrastructure, Vehicle-to-Grid and services to support customers of hybrid and full electric cars, from Italy to the rest of the world.

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This Startup Is Building the Internet of Underwater Things

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Billions of “intelligent objects” packed with sensors are connected to each other and to servers, capturing and exchanging, in real time, huge amounts of data. Well, not all of our planet: IoT does not connect us to seas and oceans. Today, the startup employs a staff of 50 people with offices located in Italy, U.K., and Norway.

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FCA introduces New Fiat 500 EV; not confirmed for US

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In Milan, Italy, FCA presented the all-new, third-generation Fiat 500—which is a battery-electric vehicle. To optimize charging time, the New 500 is equipped with an 85 kW fast charger system; it takes only 5 minutes to build up a sufficient energy reserve to travel 50 kilometers—more than is needed for average daily use.

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Gen 3 Ecodiesel in 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel delivers 480 lb-ft, leading fuel economy

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The upgrades build on the EcoDiesel V-6’s previous success, the attributes and performance of which made it a winner of “Wards 10 Best Engines” for three consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016). The EcoDiesel V-6 uses a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods for strength and durability.

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New 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x2 pickup EPA-rated at 32 mpg highway in US; new 3.0L EcoDiesel

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liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine. The all-new EcoDiesel engine and Ram 1500 eTorque mild-hybrid powertrains deliver outstanding fuel efficiency alternatives for our Ram 1500 customers. All-new EcoDiesel engine. Redesigned intake ports to improve engine performance and fuel economy. full-size truck mix. liter EcoDiesel.

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