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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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The four module models can be combined according to the application, flexibly adapting to the output level and amount of installation space available. Modularization eliminates the need to create designs for individually installing FC system-related components and to connect individual components.

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NHTSA 2020 update on AEB installation by 20 automakers finds rapid progress

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Ten manufacturers—Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo—are already installing AEB in all new passenger vehicles, three years ahead of schedule. The success of the commitment can be seen through the data.

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EPA approves Rolls-Royce marine natural gas engine for sale in US

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for sale in the US market marine natural gas engines designed to improve fuel efficiency, cut methane slip emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. 9-cylinder version of Rolls-Royce marine gas engine in engine room.

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Optimal Electric Vehicles secures initial order for 200 EV chassis; partnership with Olathe Ford

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Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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was a retailer, everyone in the chain of commerce—that is manufacturers, distributors, dealers, installers, and retailers—has an important responsibility to ensure that all aftermarket products they offer for sale have first been exempted by CARB. Although the former AutoAnything, Inc. AZAA Investments, Inc.

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Used Car of the Day: 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ

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Not literally, of course -- this 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ is for sale in Chicago's near north suburbs. There are one-inch lift shackles for all four corners, with the fronts installed. Today's UCOTD comes from your author's backyard. Underhood is a four-cylinder engine and the transmission is a five-speed manual.

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Blue Whale EV opens new headquarters – Charged EVs

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The facility serves as the company’s corporate HQ as well as a hub for sales, storage and service of EV charging infrastructure in the mid-Atlantic region and throughout the US. It will also serve as the headquarters of Critical Peake Electrical Services, Blue Whale EV’s installation and maintenance arm.