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MARCH 27, 2024

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class could probably serve as the poster child for this phenomenon and has recently undergone another round of subtle tweaks for the 2025 model year. The exterior looks like the typical modern G-Class. However, this is actually one of the more comprehensive updates the G-Wagen has seen between generations.

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APRIL 30, 2023

Two Tesla vehicles ended up being the first vehicles that were blocked by climate activists who were protesting fossil fuels. Drivers blocked by climate activists parted to make way for police to arrive. The post Two Teslas become first vehicles climate activists blocked in anti-fossil fuel protest appeared first on TESLARATI.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. The facelifted C-Class features a wide range of enhancements.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Daimler AG has received top marks for disclosure of its climate protection measures aimed at combating climate change, receiving the maximum 100 points in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) “Climate Disclosure Leadership Index” and an “A” rating in the “Climate Performance Leadership Index”.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. The B-Class Electric Drive can be recharged at any standard household power socket.

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DECEMBER 31, 2022

The hulls, traction electric motors, climate control systems, GLONASS systems, glazing of the vessel, skin panels, bike parking, automated ramp, vessel lighting control system, side doors and all control software are all Russian-made. Tests are carried out every day to check reliability and safety.

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is initially using this type of powertrain in the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. It is combined with the OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time in the C-Class. Class plug-in hybrids is a high towing capacity of up to 2100 kg if required. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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MAY 10, 2022

Through the project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Truck, Hyundai Motor will deploy 30 Class 8 6x4 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty tractors at the Port of Oakland, Calif., Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton is publicly urging automakers to consider continuing internal combustion engine vehicle production over fears of lost jobs and a future in which middle class consumers cannot afford EVs.

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AUGUST 7, 2022

However, it is important to note that while this agreement offers big incentives for electric cars, it also abandoned on the side of the road a critically important class of electric vehicle: electric bicycles.

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

A B-Class F-CELL fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) ( earlier post ) from Mercedes-Benz’ current FCEV fleet has achieved a continuous running record of more than 300,000 kilometers (186,411 miles) under normal everyday conditions. Mercedes-Benz began limited production of the B-Class F-Cell in 2009. million miles).

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JULY 11, 2023

According to DTF’s analysis of S&P Global Mobility TIPNet Vehicles in Operation Data as of December 2022: Diesel dominates the trucking sector: For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8) in operation that are 2010 or later model years, 95.4% For the entire (Class 3-8) commercial truck population of more than 15 million vehicles, 75.6%

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JULY 18, 2018

BYD (Build Your Dreams) will deliver two 8R Class-8 battery-electric refuse trucks, fitted with New Way Viper Rear Loader refuse bodies, to Recology in Seattle, WA for use in residential solid waste pick up. These will be the first electric refuse trucks to operate in the entire Pacific Northwest region.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Nikola Motor Company has named Bosch and PowerCell AB as key suppliers for the Nikola class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell electric truck, unveiled as a prototype in December 2016. The PowerCell S3 (100 kW) is a fuel cell stack with best-in-class power density and is primarily designed for automotive application. Earlier post.).

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JULY 15, 2023

Nikola Corporation, based in the United States, will serve as the pilot customer with its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck, which is scheduled to enter the North American market in the third quarter of 2023. Bosch believes that only with hydrogen can there be a climate-neutral world.

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JULY 4, 2021

At its price of $130,000, the Model S Plaid is pretty much a class of one. . Our friends at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund continue to make remarkable progress in public climate change policies at the local, state, and national levels thanks to the help of its supporters through fund-raising efforts. .

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

More than 100 employees at the Mirafiori Battery Technology Center, most of them upskilled Stellantis workers, will perform and oversee climatic stress tests, lifespan durability testing, battery management system (BMS) software development and calibration, and tear downs of packs and cells for analysis and benchmarking.

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MAY 10, 2023

kWh/100 km) as a small van combines the variability and high-quality equipment level of the T-Class—its conventionally powered sister model—with the advantages of all-electric drive. The new EQT by Mercedes-EQ ( earlier post ) (combined power consumption (WLTP): 18.99 The electric small van will be orderable in the near future.

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APRIL 6, 2023

7 will enhance the upper mid-size class in Europe, China and North America. Volkswagen is now providing further details on the drive, running gear and convenience features of the sedan designed for long-distance driving. The new ID.7 7 on test drives in Spain. The new ID.7 The new ID.7

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

a climate- and sustainability-focused Federal workforce. a climate- and sustainability-focused Federal workforce.

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MAY 3, 2017

US Hybrid has unveiled a zero-emission Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck featuring its PEM fuel cell system during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center. Earlier post.). USFC anticipates production and delivery of more than 1,200 PEM fuel cell engines in the next 36 months.

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

Schneider has deployed all 50 of its battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia trucks funded through the project, making the company one of the largest zero-emission Class 8 fleet operators in the nation.

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JULY 19, 2017

The overall on-board battery capacity is increased by the 48 volt battery, allowing more electrical energy to be provided for innovative functions when stationary, e.g. in climate control. This makes climate control independent of the engine speed. Electric refrigerant compressor in the air conditioning system. l/100 km/ 35.8

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered—a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes. —Transport Secretary Michael Matheson.

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MAY 20, 2017

ARB is currently funding a 43-truck demonstration of zero and near-zero emission Class 8 drayage trucks. No fuel cell trucks were funded under the FY 2014-15 drayage truck solicitation. Charging and refueling infrastructure is an eligible expense for projects funded under this solicitation.

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JULY 12, 2023

These new engines can be operated in a climate-neutral manner using hydrogen produced from renewable sources since no CO 2 is produced when the hydrogen is burned. MAHLE has been working for years on engine systems for hydrogen and other climate-neutral fuels.

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. An electric refrigerant compressor ensures the automatic climate control system also works when the combustion engine is switched off. l/100 km (54.7

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

GE's B&E class heavy-duty gas turbines can already operate today on 100% hydrogen emitting up to 25ppm NO x with the use of water in diffusion combustors. The deep decarbonization of LNG export facilities presents both technical and economic challenges, which need to be addressed to realize such ambition.

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JUNE 16, 2023

The Tiguan will be one of the first vehicles in its class to be available with optional HD matrix headlights. Based on the top-down principle, the lighting technology of a premium-class model will now be used in the mid-sized Tiguan. Other new features include: IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights. New display- and operating concept.

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MARCH 8, 2022

It is one of several projects funded in support of the US Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, announced at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The plan seeks to reduce methane emissions and promote American innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals. —Luis Gutierrez.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Together with the leasing company Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways, Rolls-Royce has converted a Class 168 DMU into the HybridFLEX train. The partners are proving that existing rail vehicles can be used in a climate-friendly way without the need to install complex and expensive new infrastructure.

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MAY 30, 2024

The Tesla Semi Class 8 all-electric truck will make its European debut at the upcoming IAA Transportation 2024 trade show in Hannover, Germany. The global interest of exhibitors in climate-neutral mobility and sustainable commercial vehicles is clearly very high and shows that the industry is consistently driving the transformation forward.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The order is subject to GP JOULE’s successful application for KsNI funding, Germany’s program to support the acquisition of vehicles with alternative, climate-friendly drives. The Nikola Tre FCEVs in the European 6x2 variant will be manufactured by the joint venture between Nikola and Iveco Group at the site created in Ulm, Germany.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Toyota Logistics Services and Southern Counties Express each will receive a Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck powered by a Toyota fuel cell electric drivetrain. Port fleet rollout.

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MARCH 5, 2022

In an open-access paper in Environmental Research Letters , they show that the proportional emissions benefit of electrification is approximately independent of vehicle class. This is an important study to inform and encourage climate action. —Woody et al.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

With the new automatic climate control system in the BMW 3 Series, BMW is offering a combination of increased interior comfort due to improved air quality and better fuel economy through intelligent control. After a frosty night or when it is bitterly cold, the new climate control system quickly generates a high heat output.

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