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Volvo Trucks testing long-haul hybrid powertrain in Concept Truck

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With the Volvo Concept Truck, Volvo Trucks has developed its first hybrid vehicle designed for long-haul applications. Volvo Trucks first unveiled the Volvo Concept Truck in May 2016, and has now developed and enhanced the vehicle even further. Earlier post.). —Claes Nilsson, CEO at Volvo Trucks.

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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The exhibit will include the NeuV, a concept automated EV commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) called the “emotion engine” that creates new possibilities for human interaction and new value for customers. In August 2016, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. Also at IAA, MAN gave a preview of the CNG technology in trucks with a TGM distributor chassis; the CNG trucks are due in the market in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan reaches 50% thermal efficiency with next-generation e-POWER system; STARC

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Nissan’s latest approach to engine development has raised the bar to world-leading levels, accelerating past the current auto industry average range of 40% thermal efficiency, making it possible to even further reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions. The STARC concept. e-POWER was first introduced in Japan in 2016 with the Nissan Note.

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Daimler & enercity storing new replacement EV batteries in working 15 MWh grid storage system; “living storage”

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The innovative storage concept has a further advantage, tha partners point out. The company offers solutions for both industrial and private applications. Further major projects are scheduled to start in 2016. enercity is responsible for marketing the storage facility on the primary balancing power market. Battery health.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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MOL) has completed the hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace , designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. On the Emerald Ace, electricity is generated by the solar power generation system while the vessel is under way and stored in the lithium-ion batteries. Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

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The announcement of the electric vehicle strategy for Europe comes just weeks after Honda was confirmed as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in the region in 2016. NeuV has two seats with luggage space behind, which also stores the ‘Kick ’n Go’ electric scooter concept designed for ‘last mile’ transit.

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