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CARB adopts “smog-check” regulation for heavy-duty trucks and buses

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These benefits are 18 times the estimated $4-billion cost of the program, CARB said. As with passenger cars and light-duty trucks, California registration of these heavier vehicles will require passing the inspection.

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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.

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AVEVAI introduces IONA e-LCVs with more than 300 km range; supercapacitor-battery hybrid technology

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AVEVAI , a new B2B e-mobility and logistics solutions and technology provider based in Singapore, launched its range of IONA electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) at the 5 th Guangzhou International Electric Vehicles Show in China (16-25 November 2018). C and as high as +70 ?C.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019). New substrates are designed with thinner walls or higher porosity, which allows the coating of better catalysts without sacrificing durability. Chart: MECA.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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Volkswagen preps for I.D. EV production with MEB Supplier Summit; I.D. in 2019, I.D. CROZZ in 2020

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Software features such as smart lighting and head-up displays with augmented reality. Volkswagen designed the MEB not only to define the optimal equipment for EV requirements (e.g., axles, drive units, wheelbases, and weight ratios) but also to reduce manufacturing costs. More space in the back and a higher seating position.

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CARB adopts REAL to track GHG and NOx emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; beefing up OBD

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OBD systems mainly consist of software designed into a vehicle’s on-board computer to detect emission control system malfunctions as they occur by monitoring virtually every component that can cause increased emissions. CARB staff estimates the new OBD elements will add $42 per engine, for an industry-wide cost of an additional $21.2

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