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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

Green Car Congress

At the 64 th IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Daimler is unveiling the latest result of its “Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer” initiative, the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer and separate Aerodynamics rigid truck. With the new Actros, Mercedes-Benz introduced its most efficient heavy-duty truck. in long-haul usage. New Actros.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

Green Car Congress

Scania will leave from Södertalje, south of Stockholm, driving through Sweden, Denmark and Germany to Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam, making a stop in Zolder, Belgium and in Zwolle, Netherlands. IVECO will depart from Brussels and DAF from their production location in Westerlo, Belgium. Earlier post.)

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 4: Chinese-Assembled Vehicles Will Not Be Eligible for Tax Credit

EV Adoption

While it is unclear at the present moment, my presumption has been that in the next 5 years Chinese-made EVs from automakers such as BYD, Nio, Li, Xpeng, MG (SAIC) — along with Chinese-made EVs from GM (Cadillac, Buick), BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other western automakers — would be imported into the US.