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Cummins to supply Kalmar with driveline for new electric terminal tractor

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Cummins will provide powertrain technology, including the batteries, for the Kalmar Electric Terminal Tractor (KT2E). Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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Leveraging ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power distribution system and proven drive technology, the new ferry design will optimize energy use, whether drawing on main engine power, battery power or a combination of the two. Also, a DC- and power-electronics-based power system provides a solid platform for digital solutions onboard a vessel.

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New York City Department of Sanitation to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. DSNY took delivery of its first fully electric refuse vehicle, a Mack LR Electric demonstration model, in September 2020, when it began rigorous real-world testing in Brooklyn.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. The latest Lightning Electric Transit powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), and a torque rating of 994 N·m (733 lb-ft).

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Volkswagen outlines coming changes to charging for its EVs

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A special DC BiDi wallbox will be used for the power transfer and communication. At the heart of the Way to ZERO decarbonization program is the expedited ramp-up of the electric mobility campaign under the brand strategy ACCELERATE. models with a 77 kWh battery will have this capability in future. New software for the ID.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. As soon as the battery is fully charged the process stops again.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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The US Department of Energy announced $98 million in funding for 40 new projects as part of OPEN 2018, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) latest open funding opportunity. High Power Density Compact Drive Integrated Motor for Electric Transportation – $2,982,389. Georgia Tech Research Corporation.

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