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First UPS US delivery eBike debuts in Portland, Oregon

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This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Oregon, on 21 November 21. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. That model serves as a guidepost for the company’s new program in Portland. UPS has introduced its first eBike in the US.

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Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

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Cao, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Fern, professor of computer science, have received $860,000 for their role in the four-year Daimler SuperTruck project. Earlier post.). The work by Oregon State is part of $25.8

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Oregon EQC approves Clean Trucks Rule

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The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the Clean Trucks Rule, which adopts California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus rules (HD Omnibus) for Oregon. —Rachel Sakata, Department of Environmental Quality’s senior air quality planner.

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New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions completes New York’s first OppCharge interoperable on-route charger solution for transit buses

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New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions led project management, having engaged Black & Veatch (a leader in engineering and construction for complex fleet charging networks) to assist with engineering, permitting, and construction for the on-route charger equipment from Siemens.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore., EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics expand public road testing in the US for automated truck technology

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All automated runs require both an engineer overseeing the system and a highly trained safety driver certified by Daimler Trucks and Torc. The Autonomous Technology Group has a global reach with experts working in various locations throughout the company’s worldwide development network located in Portland and Blacksburg in the U.S.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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To measure freight efficiency, DTNA ran vehicle testing on highway routes in Oregon and Texas; one city route in Portland, Ore.; Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% engine brake thermal efficiency.

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