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Cummins releases new electric powertrain for terminal tractors; Kalmar a lead customer

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Cummins and Kalmar will together offer battery-electric terminal tractors globally. The terminal tractors will be powered with up to 182 kWh of fast-charging Cummins batteries and will be equipped with DC-fast charge technology, enabling customers to use them in 24/7 operations.

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Fluid Truck orders 40 additional electric trucks from Lightning eMotors; supporting IKEA last-mile delivery in NYC

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They feature 129 kWhs of battery capacity with a range of 120 miles and can be charged in just under two hours by an 80-kW on-board DC fast charger. The center is managed by CEVA Logistics, a global logistics firm. The Lightning Electric Class 4 commercial box trucks will deliver products to all five boroughs of New York City.

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Eviation’s electric commuter plane Alice makes first test flight

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Cape Air and Global Crossing Airlines, both US-based regional airlines, have placed orders for 75 and 50 Alice aircraft respectively. This allows a direct motor-to-propeller connection, eliminating the need for a heavy maintenance-prone gearbox. Alice lifted off on 27 Sep at 7:10 a.m. —John Pearson, CEO DHL Express.

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EV charging system for large-scale e-mobility: Grid-eMotion Fleet

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The global technology leader has been pioneering EV charging solutions since 2013, where it first introduced innovative flash-charging eBus solutions in Geneva and Nantes. Grid-eMotion Fleet uses DC technology and can connect to any type of power network, removing the complexities of integrating AC-DC chargers into a system.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The complete 30kW ProGen engine solution contains the fuel cell stack, required balance of plant, dc/dc converter, and cooling. According to KPMG’s 2018 Global Automotive Executive Survey , hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles have replaced battery electric vehicles as the no. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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Yutong Bus to deliver 100 electric buses to Chile

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The model comes with a 150 kW DC charge, making it easier and faster for the vehicles to charge. The courses on driving, maintenance, vehicle structure, emergency handling and troubleshooting are provided especially for new energy bus. It only takes 2 hours to fully charge the bus.

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Reliability, uptime and the next generation of EV chargers – Charged EVs

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Power Innovations International (Pii) offers 30- and 60-kW Quick DC Chargers powered by components with an industry-leading mean time between failure, and these charging stations leverage a modular structure constructed for ensuring uptime with all-in-one cabinets that lower installation costs and simplify maintenance.