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Vedder Transport orders 50 Peterbilt LNG trucks powered by Westport HD systems

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of Abbotsford, British Columbia has issued a purchase order for 50 Peterbilt 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks featuring Westport HD Systems. The Vedder Transportation Group now operates a diverse fleet of 300 tractors and more than 800 semi trailers. Vedder Transport Ltd. Vedder Transport Ltd.,

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Raven Transport to deploy 115 additional heavy-duty LNG trucks; Clean Energy expands refueling network

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Florida-based truckload carrier Raven Transport is expanding its clean-burning natural gas fleet with 115 Peterbilt Model 579s, equipped with sleepers and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to haul goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company. The fleet will also fuel at Clean Energy’s existing Albany, Ga.;

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Eaton Assisting Truck Fleet Owners in Applying For Government Diesel Hybrid Grants

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Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks. Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks.

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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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While fuel economy improvements are seen in Performance Mode, the greatest benefit is increased productivity. Benefits of the system include 20 to 30% improvement in fuel economy, longer brake life, and increased productivity due to the extra power the HLA system provides. Seth Deutsch, manager – Hybrid Market Planning.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Toyota (in partnership with Peterbilt and others), Hyundai and Nikola are the early leaders in hydrogen being a fuel source for over-the-road trucks, highlighted by what they are doing at the Port of Long Beach and elsewhere in California. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. Here are the important propulsion details.

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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. The by-product is water vapor that harmlessly drips from the tailpipe, making the e:FCEV a zero-emission vehicle. Projections are to introduce a production model in the Japan market in 2027.

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

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Today’s vehicle manufacturing companies have ramped up domestic EV production and are exploring the latest roadway innovations. The case against Nikola has since served as a warning sign for investors to be wary of funneling money into companies without revenue or a final product. According to the U.S.