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Cummins and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
XL Fleet Corp. announced that its XL Hybrid electric drive system is now available as an upfit solution for the new Isuzu NPR-HD. XL Fleet’s hybrid electric drive system on the Isuzu NPR-HD. XL Fleet’s hybrid system on the Isuzu NPR-HD is now available for purchase throughout North America.
XL Fleet and Pivotal Investment Corporation II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have recently entered into a definitive merger agreement. Fleet electrification as a whole is still in the early stages of development, and there is tremendous untapped opportunity in the years and decades ahead.
announced that Isuzu commercial vehicle dealers can now select IMPCO as a ship-through option more quickly to convert or to modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. This program will simplify the vehicle modification process for dealers and fleet managers. IMPCO Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.,
On 22 March Deutsche Post DHL Group announced an accelerated roadmap to decarbonization, which includes investing a total of €7 billion (opex and capex) over the next ten years in measures—including on-road fleet electrification—to reduce its CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.).
Gatik will collaborate with Cummins to integrate Gatik's autonomous driving system with Cummins’ advanced powertrain solution in Gatik’s fleet of medium-duty trucks. Cummins delivers powertrain solutions that provide leading performance and fuel economy through the integration of hardware and software.
XL Fleet Corp. XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzufleet vehicles.
a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, and Hino Motors, Ltd. AMP provides high-precision data driven maps by utilizing vehicle fleet data and advanced satellite imagery technology. Woven Alpha, Inc., a group company of Woven Planet Holdings, Inc.,
has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter
announced that its vehicle fleet was 16.6% The company has a goal of making the vehicle fleet 20% more efficient by 2020. Among the company’s initiatives to improve fuel economy are: Upcoming addition of 87 all-electric trucks to its green fleet bringing the all-electric vehicle count to 130. pick-up and delivery fleet.
Achates Power will work with Isuzu Technical Center of America (ITCA), Clemson University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison as project members. Working with the world-class teams at Clemson, Wisconsin, and Isuzu, the project helps lead us towards more sustainable transportation. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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inch wheelbase and the high efficiency 3.0L, 150 hp, Isuzu DOHC I-4 diesel engine. The award-winning XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is a simple solution that helps commercial and municipal fleets lower operating costs and their carbon footprint. Hybrid system weight is 385 lbs / 175 kg.).
Dow Kokam has signed two agreements to provide lithium-ion battery solutions to power electric medium-duty commercial vehicles with Motiv Power Systems and ZeroTruck, all designated for fleet operations.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.; The Clean Truck Partnership comes as California prepares for implementation of its landmark rules that put in place a phased-in transition toward 100% sale and use of zero-emissions technology for medium- and-heavy duty vehicles under CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rule by 2045.
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The CEC grant funds are to accelerate manufacturing of Wrightspeed’s Route retrofit powertrain for the medium-duty commercial fleet market ( earlier post ). Wrightspeed made its first conversion kit for the Isuzu NPR. The system is therefore lighter, cheaper, and more efficient. High-power plug-in battery system with active cooling.
announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available on the Reach commercial van from Isuzu and Utilimaster. Special financing options are available to XL Hybrids’ customers to retrofit current fleet vehicles and pay for the hybrid system over time. XL Hybrids, Inc. Earlier post.).
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the developer of a hybrid electric drive retrofit system for commercial and municipal fleets, announced that this month, 25 million road miles will have been collectively driven by globally-recognized brands, municipalities and nonprofits using the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in their service, delivery and passenger fleets.
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million project to demonstrate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for an all-electric heavy duty non-tactical vehicle fleet at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.
Work Truck named Isuzu Commercial Truck of America's Class 6 FTR cabover it's 2018 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Tim Ellsworth, product planning manager for Isuzu, walks us through the features of the FTR at The Work Truck Show 2018 in Indianapolis.
Overview ISUZU Ute Australia has launched what it says is the most comprehensive facelift to its latest-generation MU-X since the current model debuted in 2020, with more standard technology, safety equipment, and a new turbo-diesel engine option. litre engine.” In terms of real-world practicality, the MU-X fitted with the 1.9-litre
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Telogis also builds its technologies into vehicles and equipment from leading manufacturers including Ford, GM, Hino, Isuzu, Mack, Volvo and Manitowoc Cranes, eliminating the need for hardware installations. Telogis platform solutions include: Telogis Fleet. Telogis also has strategic partnerships with Apple, Element and AT&T.
The Bi Fuel Autogas system conversion of the F-650/F-750 features: Lower cost than diesel or dedicated propane counterparts; Reduces fleet operating costs by as much as 30%; New Bobtail conversion comes in at a lower cost than its diesel counterpart; Warranty of five years or 100,000 miles.
The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. The newly approved incentive go to the following companies: Tom’s Truck Center is awarded $400,000 for the buy-down of 20 natural gas-powered vehicles in the 14,001-to-26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range. Nations Bus Corp.
The Isuzu Ute D-Max, yet another pickup truck, was able to secure fourth place behind the upgraded Tesla Model 3 with sales of 2,941 last month. If Ford could bring the F-150 Lightning over to Australia, the company may be able to establish a stronger presence for its EV fleet in the country.
The final standards are projected to result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 Earlier post.). l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.
The project will include converting a portion of the non-tactical fleet to electric drive vehicles that will be able to connect to the electric power grid intelligently to ensure optimal electric power grid function. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., The South Coast Air Quality Management District received several awards.
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But it won’t just be Americans who can order a new RIZON electric box truck – Canadians will be able to add them to their fleets at the same time. These customers might be new to Daimler, or looking to replace an aging fleet of Isuzu or (more likely) Mitsubishi Fuso cabovers with something a little more modern.
Clean Fleet Report got a chance to give the model a short test drive recently ahead of the public launch. In addition to the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV for consumers, Honda Motor Company and Isuzu Motors Limited are branching into commercial vehicles. Honda is betting (and investing big) in hydrogen fuel.
Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition to the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV for consumers, Honda Motor Company and Isuzu Motors Limited are branching into the area of commercial vehicles. Honda is betting (and investing big) in hydrogen fuel.
For one, fleet trucks typically have a set route, making mileage easier to plan, and trucks can return to the depot in the evenings for overnight charging using their own infrastructure. Electrek’s Take This type of trucking is primed to make the electric transition.
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