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Austrian bus company signs framework agreement for up to 106 Solaris battery-electric and hydrogen buses

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Buses to be purchased by ÖBB include up to 24 of the latest, zero-emission Urbino 9 LE electric buses, and up to 82 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses. This versatile model has been designed in such a way that it can be adapted for class I or class II type approval. Nearly 70 of them are zero-emission vehicles.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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FedEx receives first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop

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FedEx plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. Powered by GM’s Ultium Platform, the Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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The Volkswagen Group is continuing its restructuring in the aftermath of the diesel engine emissions scandal. Having started his career at Ford, he was Head of Volkswagen Group Research from 2000 to 2003. Michael Mauer will lead Group Design in addition to his present function at Porsche.

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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The decision comes as part of Bentley’s acceleration towards a sustainable future through its Beyond100 strategy which will see the company’s entire model line fully electrified by the start of the next decade, reducing fleet average emissions to 0 g/km CO 2. Since the first introduction of the 6.0-liter,

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Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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Because it guarantees efficient fuel supply and injection, it is a critical element in ensuring the engine complies with the China VI emissions standard. The common-rail system is also designed to work with an electrified powertrain. Their strategic alliance began back in 2003. liters displacement. million kilometers.

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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California for years 2001–2003, 2007–2009 and 2013–2015. The MISR instrument used in the study was initially designed to help understand Earth’s climate. Maps of 3-year averaged PM 2.5 sulfate, nitrate, OC and EC concentrations estimated using 4.4 Click to enlarge.