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Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

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The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. Allison Transmission also announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series and 2000 Series. Max package.

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Trillium opening two California CNG stations fed by renewable natural gas in 2020

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The alternative and renewable fuel provider designed and built CNG stations at two Love’s Travel Stops located in Lost Hills and Tehachapi, California. The stations will offer renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling capabilities to fleet customers.

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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The Allison 9-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series 6-speed transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. This will provide fleet management and maintenance staff with the insight they need to improve vehicle uptime.

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Deret Transport running 22 Canter Eco Hybrids in fleet; 25% reduction in fuel consumption

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The Deret Group now has one of the largest hybrid fleets in Europe, comprising 22 Canter Eco Hybrids. According to Deret spokesperson Jean-Luc Fournier, initial trips with the hybrid fleet have revealed a 25% reduction in fuel consumption compared with trucks with conventional engines.

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Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

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In districts with higher levels of estimated ridership on replaced buses and older fleets of buses, the numbers were higher, with 14 more students per day attending school in high ridership districts and 45 more students attending each day in districts that replaced buses built before 1990. million additional days of attendance a year.

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Eyes on the Road: Breakthrough AI Can Assess Driver State

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The insights gained are crucial for the functioning of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and impact vehicle cockpit design as well as comfort and convenience features. All this is designed to empower machines to see, understand, and assist people.

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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. to fuel the new fleet of 48 LNG trucks at the new Las Vegas station. Clean Energy will design, build, own and operate the station. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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