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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Continental introducing innovative annular catalytic converter for near-complete NOx reduction to meet RDE and SULEV 30 standards

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Continental will present an innovative close-coupled annular catalytic converter that supports near-complete NO x conversion in downsized turbocharged gasoline engines at the 37 th Vienna Motor Symposium next week. High-performance 3-way catalytic converters of today already achieve a NO x reduction rate of 99%.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 It plans to convert additional lines as market demand dictates. trillion (US$85 billion) over the next 10 years, including KRW 35.8 Production.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance. liter (235.5

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Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power

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For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. The converted R 9400 can be connected to a constant power source for energy, either directly to the grid or to a large scale BESS.

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EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric

Electrek

General Motors has shared a slew of new information about the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, outlining pertinent details for each of its trim levels, including range and standard features. GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric appeared first on Electrek. The post EVs for everyone!

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Microchip Technology introduces new hybrid power drive module solution for electric aviation

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Aircraft manufacturers designing “More Electric Aircraft” (MEA) are looking to convert the flight control systems from hydraulic to electric to reduce weight and design complexities. The standard voltage of the power modules ranges from 650V to 1200V, with the option to customize up to 1700V on request.

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