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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. Final details of the plans are still being worked on in partnership with the State of Alabama. The announcement was part of the 20-year celebration at MBUSI.

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All New Flyer facilities now capable of manufacturing Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses

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NFI Group), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced that its Anniston, Alabama facility has successfully completed its first full build of an Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric heavy-duty transit bus. New Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said.

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Orbital ATK and ECAPS partner on high performance green propulsion system; bringing LMP-103S to market

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In September 2015, Orbital ATK announced the successful completion of the first US test of a 22 Newton (N) thruster using LMP-103S. Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies.

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Mercedes-Benz investing $1.3B to boost SUV production in US

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As part of the global production network, Tuscaloosa is connected to all Mercedes-Benz Cars locations around the world, allowing a location-independent access to data and process management. Mercedes-Benz was the first major automaker to open a passenger car facility in Alabama. To date, Mercedes-Benz has made a $4.5-billion

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

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Pavley wrote the nation’s first global warming law , AB 32, and AB 1493 , which required a reduction in tailpipe greenhouse-gas emissions. And media from Vermont to Alabama to Hawaii and beyond continue to carry our message of change. ” To which Jeff replied, “we should put on a National Plug In Day.”

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mercedes EQS

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The looks of the EQS confirm it is not simply an electric clone of its conventional brother, but rather a subtle reshaping of the classic Mercedes look that identifies it as part of the family. That recycling operation will take place at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama, manufacturing plant. Smooth lines define Mercedes’ style.