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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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This is intended to boost private and business demand, support economic recovery across the board as well as accelerate the rejuvenation of the vehicle fleet on Europe’s roads. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments.

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Eaton to Support Project to Develop and Deploy Medium-Duty Plug-in Hybrid Systems; Stimulus Funding to Support Largest Commercial PHEV Demonstration to Date

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million grant to develop a fully integrated, production plug-in hybrid system for Class 2 – 5 vehicles (8,501 – 19,500 lbs gross vehicle weight), and the accompanying demonstration of a fleet of 378 plug-in hybrid trucks and shuttle buses. Eaton Corporation’s truck and electrical businesses will support a $45.4 Earlier post.)

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CleanFUEL USA Introduces New Liquid Propane Injection System for GM 6.0L Engine

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CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) motor. Today, the eStar meets all Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Navistar is now taking orders and building these all-electric trucks. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets. e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.