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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Christened Lurline , the new ship is the first of two Kanaloa Class con-ro vessels being built for Matson by NASSCO at a total cost of approximately $500 million for the pair, and the third of four new vessels that Matson is putting into service between 2018 and 2020. Matson’s Lurline launches into San Diego Bay.

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. These included 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks.

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MAY 5, 2023

The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants. mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. At ACT Expo in Anaheim, Shell announced that Shell Starship 3.0 achieved 10.8 Starship 2.0

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APRIL 25, 2018

Nissan unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission, Nissan’s first electric car made in China for Chinese consumers, at Auto China 2018 in Beijing. This results in a comfortable, spacious cabin with class-leading legroom. The Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission will go on sale later in 2018. Earlier post.).

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JULY 8, 2018

Daimler is the first manufacturer to test electrified trucks for all weight classes with customers until end of 2018. The Freightliner eCascadia is based on the Cascadia, the most successful heavy-duty long-distance truck (class 8, 80,000 lb. The Class 8 tractor is designed for local and regional distribution and drayage.

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JUNE 19, 2017

The 2018 Ford F-150 introduces an even smaller, more efficient 3.3-liter liter V6 in the 2018 F-150 is projected to offer a 5% power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the steel-bodied 2014 F-150 equipped with 3.7-liter liter will be paired to a segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission for 2018. 2018 F-150.

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MAY 22, 2023

We will consider the possibility of replacing small-class buses with the electric ones in case the test is successful. —Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport Electric buses were launched in Moscow in 2018.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. The facelifted C-Class features a wide range of enhancements.

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Elon Musk has requested that a shareholder class action lawsuit be transferred from San Francisco, California, to West Texas. Elon Musk and other Tesla board members are facing a lawsuit that alleged that the CEO manipulated the company’s stock in 2018. In a ruling last year, Senior District Judge Edward M.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Researchers at Hasselt University in Belgium are proposing a new class of solid composite electrolytes (SCEs) for Li-ion batteries: deep eutectic solvent (DES)–silica composites. A new class of solvents has emerged recently, that is, the deep eutectic solvents (DES). V), and are chemically inert to solvents and water. 7b03736.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

The release of the GLC F-Cell will be followed by the introduction of four battery-electric cars starting in 2018. The most recent Mercedes-Benz light-duty fuel cell vehicle is the B-Class F-Cell, which began production in 2009. In 2013, Mercedes-Benz reported that the B-Class had already achieved 3.3

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JANUARY 5, 2018

CWI) received certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine. The ISX12N is the first Class 8 truck engine for larger heavy-duty vehicles to certify to the 0.02 Production of the ISX12N will begin in February of 2018.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

EDI) has expanded its PowerDrive product family to include a heavy-duty offering suitable for Class-8 vehicle applications. The new powertrain line—the EDI PowerDrive 8000—will be available in the first half of 2018 in both all electric and plug-in hybrid form factors (PHEV). Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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MAY 11, 2022

When Elon Musk Tweeted about potentially taking Tesla private in 2018, he was ‘recklessly’ communicating about an unfinalized deal, according to U.S. “No reasonable jury could find that Mr. Musk did not act recklessly given his clear knowledge of the discussions,” Judge Chen said regarding Musk’s 2018 Tweet.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Fifty-six models of electric-drive vehicles were available in model year (MY) 2018 in the US. One quarter of the models were midsize cars, followed by large cars at 16% and compact cars at 14%. Together, small sport utility vehicles (SUV), standard SUVs and minivans accounted for another quarter.

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AUGUST 12, 2017

by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The majority of engines produced at Melrose Park are medium-duty 9/10 liter engines used in International Class 6 and 7 vehicles, for which alternative engine options are currently offered in all applications. Navistar will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill.,

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

After an absence from the event of more than 30 years, Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on 24 June 2018. The current record in the class of electric prototypes is 8 minutes 57.118 seconds, set by Rhys Millen in 2016 in the eO PP03. The race course is 12.4

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JULY 8, 2018

Daimler is the first manufacturer to test electrified trucks for all weight classes with customers until end of 2018. The Freightliner eCascadia is based on the Cascadia, the most successful heavy-duty long-distance truck (class 8, 80,000 lb. The Class 8 tractor is designed for local and regional distribution and drayage.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Lightning eMotors has been providing specialized and sustainable fleet solutions since 2009, deploying complete zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) solutions for commercial fleets since 2018—including Class 3 cargo and passenger vans, Class 4 and 5 cargo vans and shuttle buses, Class 4 Type A school buses, Class 6 work trucks, Class 7 city buses, and (..)

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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APRIL 18, 2023

Smaller than the INEOS Grenadier, this all-new battery electric model will deliver world-class off-road capability, without compromising on-road comfort or performance, INEOS said. In addition to manufacturing, Magna will also be responsible for the engineering of the complete vehicle.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. liter Pentastar V-6 engine is upgraded for 2018. liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018”, said Prof. The Volkswagen Group is aiming for global market leadership in electric mobility. “We

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and likely will introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International.

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JUNE 28, 2018

The XPAND Battery System flawlessly completed all required tests including the new 2018 forced thermal runaway passive propagation requirement with no active safety systems required. Both the XPAND Battery System and the rack have been granted DNV GL Type Approvals, making the XRS acceptable for installation on all vessels classed by DNV GL.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter l/100 km) highway rating; a best-in-class 11,400 pounds (5,171 kg) of towing capacity and 2,020 pounds (916 kg) of payload capacity; plus best-in-class diesel 250 hp and 440 lb-ft (597 N·m) of torque. Deliveries begin this spring.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class lease deals now available

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lowest percentage since 1982, when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. fatalities per 100 million VMT in 2018. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019.

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MAY 3, 2017

Kenworth is developing a prototype Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor, using the Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to recharge the battery pack. Kenworth will build its first unit for this project in 2018.

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MAY 2, 2018

These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. At WasteExpo 2017, Peterbilt displayed a Model 520 refuse truck equipped with the Transpower ElecTruck drive system, which has accumulated over 80,000 miles of Class 8 heavy duty use in a variety of commercial applications since 2013.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The agreement also includes the joint development of plug-in hybrid electric versions of the vehicle, as well as a range of Class 3 to Class 8 vehicle solutions for the waste management industry. Refuse collection trucks travel 25,000 miles annually on average and contribute around 1.4%

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MARCH 29, 2021

This estimate is a significant increase from the market analysis firm’s 2018 forecast, due to upwards revisions in its EV sales forecasts. Fitch Solutions expects nickel demand for EV battery manufacturing to experience an annual average growth rate of 29.2% over 2021-2030—outpacing demand for both lithium and cobalt.

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Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. more than 60 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. Mitsubishi is bringing the plug-in hybrid crossover Outlander (the best-selling PHEV in Europe) to the US. Equipped with a 2.0-liter Equipped with a 2.0-liter Warranty and Pricing.

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Gasum and Anthony Veder, the Netherlands-based shipping company specialized in gas transportation ( earlier post ), have signed an agreement for a long-term time charter of a new ICE Class 1A Super LNG carrier. The 18,000 cbm vessel will be built at German shipyard Neptun Werft and delivered at the last quarter of 2017.

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MAY 1, 2021

Annual imports of material classed as E-scrap have also been decreasing since 2018. In April, a surge in case numbers lead to the closure of the Chilean border and a subsequent jump in the copper price. Volumes of copper scrap imports have been declining annually since 2017.

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