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in connection with Hyliion’s recently announced business combination. Combined with a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator to recharge the battery, the Hypertruck ERX will provide more than 1,000 miles of range. Earlier post.).
This second-generation Mirai is a complete reboot from the first generation, with an EPA-estimated range of 402 miles on the Mirai XLE (previous EPA rating of 312 miles). An extended ToyotaCare maintenance plan, good for three years or 35,000 miles, is included with the vehicle. 4G network dependent.).
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has introduced Connect 360—a real-time, cloud-based business analytics dashboard for Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses, operated by New Flyer Connect. Connect 360 is an enhanced and added feature, specifically engineered to track battery-electric, zero-emission bus (ZEB) performance using secure cloud-based technology.
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Koodaideri will deliver a new production hub for Rio Tinto’s world-class iron ore business in the Pilbara, incorporating a processing plant and infrastructure including a 166-kilometer rail line connecting the mine to the existing network. square miles). Koodaideri is a game-changer for Rio Tinto.
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million notifications and details of almost 16 million trips covering more than 246 million miles. Vehicle Health: Provides vehicle mileage, oil life and fuel efficiency, as well as preventative service prompts and maintenance notifications. OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter.
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