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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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kg capacity, 700 bar), fuel cell stacks, electric motor (224 kW peak, 192 kW steady) and transmission, and offers a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial goods transportation as companies look to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Toyota and Suzuki to start discussing joint projects for technological development, vehicle production, and market development; India and Africa

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) agreed to start discussing new joint projects in the fields of technological development, vehicle production, and market development. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd.

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2016 Nissan Leaf, Frankfurt Motor Show, Tesla Owners Thank Salespeople: Today's Car News

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Today, we have details on the 2017 Nissan Leaf, a green-car preview of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and a party thrown by appreciative Tesla owners for sales and service staff. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2016 Nissan Leaf now offers 107 miles of range with a new optional 30-kilowatt-hour batter pack.

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Ballard closes transaction with Broad-Ocean for fuel-cell system manufacture & sales in China

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Ballard Power Systems closed the transaction announced in February 2017 relating to technology transfer, licensing and supply arrangements with strategic partner Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., for the assembly and sale of FCveloCity 30-kilowatt (kW) and 85kW fuel cell systems in China.

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

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Separately, in 2017, Toshiba, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Denso Corporation agreed to establish a joint venture company to produce automotive lithium-ion battery packs in India, and Toshiba will also collaborate with Johnson Controls Power Solutions in the US. billion) in 2030.

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California ARB to update Light-Duty Vehicle Electronic Certification System for PHEVs and ZEVs

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Manufacturers of motor vehicles and engines must show compliance with California emission requirements before their products are legal for sale, use, or registration in the state. The InfoPath form, XML schema, Data requirements and User guides will be updated on the E-Cert website on 10 October 2017.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. Later that year, the first Tiguan came to market.

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