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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

Green Car Congress

FNM was formed in late 2019 and has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Octillion’s modular, high-energy density batteries are cooled by chilled water. The Danfoss Editron drivetrain systems feature a 250-kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission. The new truck will be able to travel up to 700 kilometers between charges.

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Ford, Cummins and others break with industry to support strong EPA truck rule

Baua Electric

The EPA is currently finalizing new rules to limit truck emissions, and a group of manufacturers including Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton has broken with the industry to support the upcoming “Phase 3” heavy duty emissions rules, while the rest of the industry, led by Volvo and Daimler, continues to lobby against them.

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