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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The Matthews vehicles will be designed to have gross vehicle weight (GVW) up to 53,000 lbs.,

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CNG vehicle converter BAF acquires auto emissions solutions provider ServoTech Engineering

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BAF is the first CNG converter to be recognized as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous fuels. Each vehicle converted by BAF is registered through Ford Quality Fleet Care (QFC) for all warranty and service work. It has a network of 65 Ford dealers across the country certified to service the company’s CNG conversions.

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Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Second Year

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Oh, and there was a multi-day stay at the dealer for an important recall. I think in a past service under warranty a dealer should probably have updated the software gratis and prevented the issue. The time in the shop gave me an opportunity to drive a 4-Series convertible loaner. The dark teal paint color was also cool.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter) DC-to-DC power converter to power low-voltage systems. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Genesis X Convertible Concept To Enter Production As Flagship EV

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Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis' chief creative officer, reportedly told dealers that the X Convertible concept will go into production.

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10,000 North American school buses will be converted to fully electric

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