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Cummins to supply Kalmar with driveline for new electric terminal tractor

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The Cummins driveline solution eliminates need for a transmission on a terminal tractor, simplifying the overall system and reducing maintenance needs. Cummins will provide powertrain technology, including the batteries, for the Kalmar Electric Terminal Tractor (KT2E). Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container. Earlier post.).

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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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ABB wins 1st commercial order for 600 kW 15-second flash charging technology; electric buses in Geneva

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This converts the incoming AC supply to DC in a similar way as is done for DC railways, trams or trolleybuses. When fully commissioned in 2018, the high-capacity articulated buses will depart from both termini at 10-minute intervals during peak times. The terminal charger consists of an IGBT-based rectifier.

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