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Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

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Designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of a wide variety of OEM truck makers, the new fuel cell electric system in the latest prototypes has been adapted to a Kenworth T680 chassis. In this configuration, the second-generation fuel cell system delivers more than 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 lbs.,

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. San Antonio, Texas; Tifton, Ga.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Trinidad, Colo., and Willow Grove, Pa.

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Cummins debuts PowerDrive plug-in-hybrid system; both series and parallel capabilities

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The flexible hybrid architecture seamlessly shifts between pure electric for environmentally sensitive areas with a 50-mile (80 km) range and hybrid for jobs requiring more than 300 miles (480 km). This hybrid system is showcased in the Cummins booth in an electric hybrid utility truck, a Kenworth T370.

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AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. million miles per year, servicing routes throughout Texas.

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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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UPS has purchased another 48 heavy tractor trucks equipped to run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Manufactured by Kenworth, the LNG tractors are powered by Westport HD Systems and initially will pull trailers on a transit lane linking Ontario, Calif., The trucks have a 600-mile (966 km) range. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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The fluid compresses nitrogen gas in the accumulator and pressurizes the system. Until now, our refuse market customers in North America have been frustrated in their efforts to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in fleets of newer trucks with many years of service left in them. Launch Assist.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to give the model a short test drive recently ahead of the public launch. With a 270-mile all-electric driving range (AER) from the 92.2 kW electric motor fed with electricity created by the fuel cell, and up to 29 miles of range coming from the 17.7 Level 3, DC Fast Charging is not available.

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