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GM Defense awarded $214.3M contract to produce Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle; based on 2020 Colorado with 2.8L diesel

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Designed to provide rapid ground mobility, the expeditionary ISV is a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad moving throughout the battlefield. Duramax turbo-diesel engine, and six-speed automatic transmission. The total production ISV contract award value is $214.3

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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Founded in 2012, Orange EV was the first US-based manufacturer to offer 100% electric Class 8 vehicles and the first to offer electric yard truck rentals. Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States.

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Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

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Designed and manufactured in the United States, Proterra’s electric transit buses are equipped with the company’s own battery technology systems. Proterra Transit battery-electric buses feature zero tailpipe emissions, saving approximately 230,000 pounds of greenhouse gases annually when replacing a diesel bus.

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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses

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The city plans to purchase another 1600 electric buses over next few years, with the goal of replacing the diesel fleet. Now, Russia-based heavy-duty truck vehicle manufacturer KAMAZ has opened a center to produce electric buses in Moscow.

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly. Right ahead of its launch, Kia India claimed the Sonet is the lowest maintenance car in its segment, citing a study. Keep the battery clean One of the key and basic maintenance for any car is keeping the battery clean.

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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified. This will make Stadler the first train manufacturer in the world to supply narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion.

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Autocar launches E-ACTT electric terminal tractor

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Autocar, LLC, manufacturer of North America’s oldest brand of specialized severe-duty vocational trucks, introduced an all-electric version of its Autocar ACTT terminal tractor, the E-ACTT. Autocar Truck has been a key innovator in the EV truck market dating back to 1923 when we designed our first two EV trucks, Autocar Truck E1 and E2.