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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. Two 520 refuse haulers will be tested by Sacramento County and a waste hauler will operate one truck.

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LCSWMA launches $4.8M CNG project; 14 new trucks and filling station

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The Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) held a dedication and grand opening of its $4.8-million LCSWMA’s CNG project includes 14 new Peterbilt transfer trucks with Cummins-Westport ISX 12L CNG engines, costing around $2.2 million compressed natural gas (CNG) project. million total.

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Sprint CEO introduces new partners for Machine-to-Machine Connected Transportation initiative

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This enables drivers to waste less fuel looking for delivery destinations, gas stations and other locales, while reducing emissions and carbon footprints, decreasing costs and creating enhanced personnel comfort and organizational efficiencies. —Dan Hesse. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. Among the findings and recommendations, by area, from the new report are: ENGINE SYSTEMS AND FUELS. Finding 3-1. Navistar, Inc.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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FirstCNG will receive $300,000 to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station in Lake Forest (Orange County) to support taxis and other commercial vehicles near the John Wayne Airport. Waste Management of California, Inc., Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., The award includes a $808,648 match-funding requirement.