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Mack LR Electric refuse truck to enter production in 2021

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Volvo Group’s American subsidiary Mack Trucks announced plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders for the Mack LR Electric will open in Q4 2020, with deliveries beginning in 2021.

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Blue Bird, Fulton Co. Schools join Audi, Applied Information on connected vehicle deployment to boost school bus and school zone safety

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According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018 saw nearly 6,300 pedestrian fatalities in the US—the highest rate since 1990. In addition to propane-fueled buses, Blue Bird is the only school bus maker in the US that builds electric variants of all three school bus types: A, C, and D.

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ABP trialing Terberg hydrogen terminal tractor in UK

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Terberg began developing its hydrogen fuel cell tractor in 2018, and in October 2020 started testing of its first concept at United Waalhaven Terminals in Rotterdam. The hydrogen terminal tractor is based on Terberg’s fully electric YT203-EV. Multiple units can be connected in parallel to serve applications up to megawatt scale.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. —Jason Luo, chairman and CEO, Ford China.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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Ford reaffirmed its 2017 full-year financial guidance and said its 2018 outlook will be provided in January. Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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Aston Martin and LeEco partner to co-develop RapidE EV for market intro in 2018; potential to add Faraday Future

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China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen brand to spend more than €9B on electrification over next 5 years; expansion of platform model

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The brand currently has two fully-electric cars in its program. Work on converting the Zwickau plant to be run exclusively as an electric mobility site is already underway, and in addition the plants in Emden and Hanover will switch to the production of electric vehicles from 2022. With the fully-electric ID.1