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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. However, those wanting to sell in the United States know that crossover vehicles have been the safe bet and the brand definitely plans on having a few for sale by 2027. Known models, slated for the U.S.,

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

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CARB’s ZEP Executive Order is a certificate of compliance with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains determined to meet specific emissions standards required for sale in California. The Tre BEV is also eligible for a variety of other incentives across the United States.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As these cross-industry partnerships indicate, our innovative technology for the decarbonization of heavy-duty engines can be effectively integrated and quickly scaled across the United States in the short term—not years from now. This is critical, particularly in industries like heavy-duty transportation. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group enter into Matalco aluminum recycling joint venture

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It operates six facilities in the United States and one in Canada, with the capacity to produce approximately 900,000 tonnes of recycled aluminum per annum. Rio Tinto will be responsible for sales and marketing of Matalco products following a transition period after completion of the transaction.

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Hino to use Cummins engines in MD and HD trucks for North America; shifting resources to Project Z BEV development

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Hino Trucks intends to produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America. engine available in the L Series by the end of 2021, initially offering the engine in two ratings: 240 HP and 260 HP. Hino intends to offer Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines in Hino’s L and XL Series models by the end of 2021.

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Toyota aims for sales of more than 5.5M electrified vehicles including 1M ZEVS per year by 2030; no models developed without electrified version

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Additionally, by around 2025, every model in the Toyota and Lexus line-up around the world will be available either as a dedicated electrified model or have an electrified option. The number of models developed without an electrified version will be zero. The number of models developed without an electrified version will be zero.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

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What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas. Crushes the Hyundai Excel. It loves to run!

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