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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. TransPower, a California-based company, supplies integrated drive systems, full electric truck solutions and energy-storage subsystems to major manufacturers of trucks, school buses, refuse vehicles and terminal tractors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Tesla Semi Megacharger operation expands for PepsiCo.

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The company utilizes everything from BYD yard tractors to Peterbilt 220EV box trucks to energy storage techniques. In 2017 , it placed an order for 100 Semis, transporting everything from Doritos to Moutain Dew between manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. However, it has an order for many more.

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