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Groupe Renault acquires PVI, a specialist in the electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles

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This large van, which was unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show in January and which is due to be launched before the end of 2017, will extend the Group’s existing range of electric LCVs. Escal specializes in the distribution, installation and maintenance of security systems for lifting vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Symbio intros 40 kW hydrogen fuel cell range-extending module for heavy-duty electric vehicles

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Symbio currently has several hundred converted Renault Kangoo ZE Maxi light electric commercial vehicles equipped with a 22 kWh battery pack and 5 kW hydrogen fuel range extender with 2.08 H2Motiv L is quickly installed because the system (hydrogen fuel cell and auxiliary functions) is pre-integrated. Earlier post.) Integration.

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Getrag begins production of 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission; hybrid versions in 2016

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For the Asian market, the transmission will also be produced in China starting in 2017. Its use enables power consumption of under 40W to be achieved—less energy than a light bulb and 3.5% The oil in the 7DCT300 is fill-for-life, which results in considerable advantages in terms of maintenance and running costs.

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Ballard providing ten 30 kW fuel cell modules to UpPowerTech; expanding into China’s Guangxi Province

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Ballard’s FCveloCity module is the company’s 7 th generation fuel cell module designed for transit bus and light rail applications. Remote diagnostics through direct or wireless connection allows customer to remotely monitor performance data and anticipate preventative maintenance.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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During 2015, UPS plans to complete installation of ORION routing on about 70% of the planned routes. Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions. Connected vehicles Fleets Fuel Efficiency Telematics'

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

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As a battery electric vehicle (EV) owner for almost four years now (a Tesla Model 3 Long Range) and founder in 2017 of a group of some 500+ EV enthusiasts in the Miami Valley, I am in full support of SB 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry (AOAI). My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

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Diess said that the brand will introduce more than 10 new models and major updates in 2017. The hazard warning lights are activated automatically and the Golf executes a gentle steering maneuver to make surrounding traffic aware of the hazardous situation. By 2020, the full line-up will be renewed. ACC Adaptive Cruise Control.

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