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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. The Terex Commander 4042 digger derrick features a DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show. Harley-Davidson expects to deliver a full portfolio of electric motorcycles by 2022.

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Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

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As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. The goal is a traction motor that’s at least as powerful, reliable, and lightweight as today’s industry standard rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motor.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. The researchers estimate that most children lived in areas below the current WHO guideline of 21 parts per billion for annual average NO 2.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Crew Chief was developed by Ford Motor Company in response to commercial customer demand for a system that would allow fleet managers to monitor the location of the trucks in their fleets. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Effective fleet management hinges on a thorough understanding of utilization of equipment in the field.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The 43 winning proposals were submitted by transit agencies from across the country as part of a nationwide competition for the $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds. The benefits of this project were identified as part of a recent energy review conducted of RIPTA facilities by Northern Energy Services.

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Negotiations resume at battery, aluminum portions vegetation struck through UAW

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The plant provides batteries to Ford and Basic Motors. Clarios, primarily based in Milwaukee and previously a part of Johnson Controls Inc., Negotiations are also ongoing at a Clarios plant in suburban Toledo the place about 500 individuals of UAW Native 12 are on accident. operations and provide chain, mentioned Thursday.