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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. The eTorque mild hybrid system is one of several changes made to the powertrains for the 2019 Ram 1500. 1 compression ratio but runs on regular 87-octane fuel to reduce the cost of ownership. liter Pentastar V-6 upgrade and 5.7-liter

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Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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Study finds running a hydrogen plane could be cheaper than traditional aircraft by 2035; requires correct policies and incentives

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An economic study by research group Steer, and commissioned by T&E, looked at future operating costs of hydrogen planes on intra-European flights and found that they could be an efficient, cost competitive technology to decarbonize the sector, provided kerosene is taxed adequately. (If GJ—approximately €0.37/L.)

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General Motors to recall all additional Bolt EVs, through MY 2022, for battery replacement; $1B cost

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General Motors is voluntarily expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt EV recall ( earlier post ) to cover the remaining 2019 and all 2020-2022 model year vehicles, including the new Bolt EUV. GM will replace defective battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules, with an expected additional cost of approximately $1 billion.

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Bustech to use new Cummins battery-electric and fuel-cell electric powertrains in next-gen XGi buses

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We are focused on value for money and total cost of ownership. The Battery-Electric System from Cummins debuted in 2019 after extensive development, testing and validation. Cummins battery packs, which form an integral part of the battery electric powertrain, are designed and built by Cummins.

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Toyota has sold more than 15 million hybrid electric vehicles worldwide

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Now offered on 44 individual models across a wide range of size and body types, Toyota’s hybrid electric technology has reduced CO 2 emissions by more than 120 million tonnes worldwide. Of course, we must work hard on improving battery performance and lowering costs (of BEVs), which we are doing.

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MAN Truck & Bus establishing large-scale production of batteries for electric trucks and buses at Nuremberg site

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At the same time, it is part of MAN’s transformation into a provider of sustainable transport solutions. Depending on the range, a heavy electric truck needs up to six of battery packs. This will initially give MAN’s e-trucks a range of 600 to 800 kilometers. The manufacturer has already put a small series on the road in 2019.

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