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Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

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Coke Canada Bottling is the first Canadian food and beverage manufacturer to use zero-tailpipe emission trucks and all six Volvo VNR Electric trucks will be delivered throughout 2023. Coke Canada Bottling is taking action on fuel efficiencies in their fleet through electrification and the usage of alternative fuel sources.

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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

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Photo: By Wikideas1 – Own work, CC0, [link] DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024.

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FedEx and Chanje to add charging infrastructure to 42 FedEx stations in California

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started construction on electronic DC (direct current) charging stations in January, and has now announced the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout. The DC charging system was designed specifically for FedEx. FedEx Corp. Through an agreement with Chanje Energy Inc., FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy Inc.

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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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Along with the direct injection of hydrogen, the new AFI-LP (alternative fuel injector – low pressure) injector from Bosch also allows the use of other fuels, such as methanol, both for port fuel and direct injection. Engine manufacturers can thus benefit from maximum flexibility. eLION electrification platform.

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AC vs. DC Power: What's the Difference for Electric Vehicles?

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Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. AC vs. DC Power Near the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were developing the types of electric power we use today. Tesla established AC electricity to combat some of the obstacles DC presented.

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BRANDED CONTENT: ‘We aspire to be among the leading sensors and electro-mechanical products manufacturer’ | Autocar Professional

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The conventional ICE powertrain sensors like water in fuel sensors, pressure and vacuum switches, position sensors, Speed sensors and fuel lift pumps are our bestsellers. In manufacturing, we boast dedicated sensor assembly lines that meet industry 4.0 requirements, as well as a state-of-the-art DC motor manufacturing line.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).