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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. Funding for the Peterbilt 520 deployment was provided by the California Energy Commission.

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Meritor acquires TransPower, advancing electrification expertise

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In 2017, Meritor made a strategic investment in Transpower. This acquisition enables us to further position the company as a premier supplier of electrification technologies for commercial vehicles. The company has been focused exclusively on developing electrical drive solutions since its inception in 2010. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Semi Megacharger operation expands for PepsiCo.

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is planning to add eight Tesla Semi Megachargers at the facility to support the company’s use of the automaker’s all-electric Class 8 truck. is the parent company of Frito-Lay, which also took delivery of Semi units in December 2022 when Tesla finally started launching the truck for commercial use. Permits show PepsiCo.

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