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XL Fleet going public via merger with SPAC Pivotal Investment Corporation II; expanding fleet portfolio to all-electric solutions

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XL Fleet and Pivotal Investment Corporation II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have recently entered into a definitive merger agreement.

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XL Hybrids awarded DOE Small Business Vouchers Pilot; testing of first diesel/XL3 combo at Argonne

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inch wheelbase and the high efficiency 3.0L, 150 hp, Isuzu DOHC I-4 diesel engine. The technology has a quick adoption rate for fleets since there’s no need for special plugs, charging or fueling infrastructure. The goal of the SBV-funded project is to overcome specific technical challenges, the company said.

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FedEx Express closes in on goal of 20% improvement in vehicle fleet fuel efficiency years ahead of schedule

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Addition of 114 Reach composite-body trucks manufactured from advanced materials by Utilimaster on an Isuzu Motors chassis with an appropriately-sized engine. Testing of six standard delivery vehicles retrofitted with all-electric drivetrains from various suppliers, including AMP, Smith Electric and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation.

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NREL announces $18M investment in 9 new projects to advance medium- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technologies

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will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Cummins Inc. g/bhp-hr NO x capability with reduced aftertreatment cost; and demonstrating a diesel-like torque curve.

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India’s Top EV Stocks To Get Make The Best Out of The EV Revolution As An Investor

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Tata Motors, Olectra Greentech, JBM Auto, Ashok Leyland, SML Isuzu, Eicher Motors, and M&M are among the top EV stocks in the commercial vehicle industry. Lithium-ion batteries, for example, are substantially lighter than other rechargeable batteries and keep their charge exceedingly well while delivering steady energy production.

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JVs, acquisitions driving diversification at Remsons | Autocar Professional

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Over the last half a decade, Remsons has transformed itself into a more integrated corporate set up by bringing in fresh talent, leading to a culture change, under its CEO Srivastava. Daiichi supplies to companies such as Stellantis Group, Hyundai, Ford, Daimler, IVECO, Navistar, VW, Mahindra and ISUZU.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. The Department of Defense is providing $2.75