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California Governor signs legislation requiring the state to purchase zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses

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In 2012, Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-16-2012 called for 1.5 Heavy-duty vehicles make up just 7% of vehicles in California, but contribute 20% of global warming emissions from the transportation sector. However, there was no mention of larger, heavier-duty trucks and buses.

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Oerlikon Graziano develops new transaxle for front axle hybrid module

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The transaxle is fitted on the new Lancia rally car 037 4WD-H, which will be used as laboratory vehicle to test innovative hybrid drives. The 4WD version of the rear wheel drive 037 rally car is being shown during the 10 th San Marino Republic Rallylegend 2012.