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Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

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To meet this demand, Bucher Municipal, a leading supplier of municipal vehicles such as street sweepers, winter maintenance equipment, refuse vehicles, and sewer cleaning trucks, has joined forces with Volvo Trucks to develop an all-electric sewer cleaner built on the Volvo FL Electric truck. —Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm.

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Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR Truck at TEC Equipment in Southern California

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The TEC Fontana dealership has two 50 kW chargers inside its truck maintenance bays, as well as a 150 kW charger located outside to enable fleet customers to fast charge at the dealership. The Volvo LIGHTS project has provided valuable insight into how to build realistic project timelines.

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SensorComm Technologies to conduct IoT pilot program monitoring real-time vehicle emissions in Coachella Valley

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SensorComm’s IoT capability will capture real-time NO x emissions data from a fleet of vehicles, and the resulting analytics will begin the process of baselining and understanding the variety of pollution footprints to provide insights into the most effective mitigation path forward.

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New Flyer commissions advanced electric-bus simulator

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Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. The effect is full-visibility of the virtual environment, creating a near-identical driving experience complete with tactile sensations reflecting curb and roadside jostling.

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ABC Companies selects Lightning Systems for diesel-to-electric coach repower program

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It is a dramatically lower cost solution for those looking to integrate an electric coach versus buying new and can also net significant operational savings associated with fuel and maintenance cost reductions. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning Systems.

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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Suited for transit bus and motor coach applications, the system features zero-emissions with engine off, including approaching, during and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. This will provide fleet management and maintenance staff with the insight they need to improve vehicle uptime.

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Plug’n Drive and NexDrive Announce Essential Partnership Powering Canada’s EV Transition

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Whether exploring EVs as a way to save on fuel, reduce maintenance costs, or contribute to a greener future, the Tour is designed to provide curious visitors with the information and confidence needed to make the switch to electric. It includes NAPA Auto Parts, NAPA/CMAX, NAPA AUTOPRO, NexDrive and Altrom/Auto Camping.

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