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Firestone will utilize monomers made with recycled plastic in all race tires for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500

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For the 107 th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on 28 May, Bridgestone has incorporated ISCC PLUS certified recycled butadiene, a monomer produced from hard-to-recycle used plastic shopping bags, film, stretch wrap and other flexible polymer packaging, developed in partnership with Shell, in all Firestone Firehawk race tires used at the event.

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BYD to unveil new electric transit bus and motor coach

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BYD will unveil a new electric transit bus (K7M-ER) and a new electric motor coach (C9M) at BusCon 2019, held at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis 23-25 September. The C9M is 40-foot long motor coach, the first battery-electric motor coach of its length in the industry. to 4 hours.

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Honda tests next-generation INDYCAR internal combustion engine; full hybrid unit in 2024

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liter internal combustion component of the next-generation (4 th ) NTT INDYCAR SERIES hybrid power unit its on-track debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course layout that hosts two races each year on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. Honda gave the 2.4-liter

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Allison Transmission Prepares to Manufacture New Hybrid Commercial-Duty Truck Drive Systems in Indianapolis

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dedicated a new hybrid drive system manufacturing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Earlier this year, Allison Transmission signed a long-term electric motor supply agreement with Remy International. Allison Transmission, Inc. Earlier post.) Allison was being awarded a $62.8 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BYD 60-foot battery-electric bus completes full Altoona Pass/Fail test

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Los Angeles International Airport, and IndyGo in Indianapolis. BYD offers the widest range of battery-electric bus and coach models in the United States, ranging from 23-foot motor coaches on up the 60-foot K11M.

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Bridgestone to debut race tire made with natural rubber from guayule

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In addition to supplying guayule race tires, Bridgestone will also partner with Penske and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) to transport all Firestone Firehawk race tires to IMS via a Freightliner eCascadia from Penske Truck Leasing’s fleet of electric vehicles during the month of May.

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Lordstown Motors to exhibit Endurance EV pickup at NTEA Work Truck Week

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Lordstown Motors said today it will be bringing the Endurance all-electric pickup to the Association for the Work Truck Industry’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week event in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 9 to 11. Lordstown Motors hangs on by a thread, increasing costs and decreasing outlook.

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