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TWAICE and pepper partner for full battery transparency in retrofitted commercial vehicles

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TWAICE will support pepper and commercial fleet operators in both the development and operation of the electric vehicles. The aim of the cooperation is to provide a holistic life cycle solution for automobile manufacturers with integrated hardware and software. —Andreas Hager, Managing Director of pepper motion GmbH.

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ACEA: EU commercial vehicle registrations: down 23.2% in Q1 2020; -47.3% in March

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In March 2020, demand for new commercial vehicles fell by 47.3% across the EU, as measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 lead to the closure of dealerships, according to the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association). New commercial vehicle registrations by type in the EU. less than last year.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. StreetScooter is a well-known early bird in the electric light commercial vehicle sector. StreetScooter’s new electric light commercial vehicle will also be pilot-tested at DHL Express in the USA.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 million medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years. The average age of light commercial vehicles in the EU is 11.6 years), followed closely by Italy (12.6

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Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorses harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHGs

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Leading global manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines gathering at the annual Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorsed a harmonized global approach as an effective pathway to further improve energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial vehicles. Earlier post.).

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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It is therefore especially attractive for use in commercial vehicles. As a global partner to automobile manufacturers, the Stuttgart-based technology group focuses on the needs of the global markets with an open approach to technology. Other topics at the trade fair will include components for green combustion engines.

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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter. —Martin Daum, ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board Chair and CEO of Daimler Truck AG. he future is electric, even for trucks.

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